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Tanzania Faces Backlash: Protests, Casualties, and Calls for Justice

12/22/2025

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On December 9, 2025, Tanzania deployed heavy police during Independence Day amid protests after the October 29 elections.
Opposition members said the government led by President Samia Suluhu Hassan cracked down on dissent, with reports of over 5,000 casualties.
Amnesty International said security forces interfered with hospitals to conceal the death toll.
Dafroza Jacob's death prompted calls for an independent investigation.
Many people were reported missing.

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On December 9, 2025, Tanzania deployed heavy police during Independence Day amid protests after the October 29 elections.
Opposition members said the government led by President Samia Suluhu Hassan cracked down on dissent, with reports of over 5,000 casualties.
Amnesty International said security forces interfered with hospitals to conceal the death toll.
Dafroza Jacob's death prompted calls for an independent investigation.
Many people were reported missing.