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Tanzania's Election Sparks Violence, Protests, and Internet Blackout

11/19/2025

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Following last month's election, President Samia Suluhu Hassan (President of Tanzania) was declared the winner, though observers said the election did not meet democratic standards.
Security forces killed numerous protesters opposing the exclusion of opposition parties.
Authorities arrested at least 240 people on treason charges.
The government imposed an internet blackout.
The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights called for investigations into the killings.

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Story summary

Following last month's election, President Samia Suluhu Hassan (President of Tanzania) was declared the winner, though observers said the election did not meet democratic standards.
Security forces killed numerous protesters opposing the exclusion of opposition parties.
Authorities arrested at least 240 people on treason charges.
The government imposed an internet blackout.
The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights called for investigations into the killings.