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Tanzania Reports Hundreds Killed After Contested Election

4/24/2026

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President Samia Suluhu Hassan received a 23 June 2026 report confirming 518 deaths after the 29 October 2025 election.
Mohamed Chande Othman called the deaths “unnatural causes,” said tally shows 197 dead—including 490 men, 21 children and 16 security officers—and urged an investigative body to assign responsibility.
President Hassan said the body will provide medical aid and a mourning day, while Chadema called inquiry a cover-up and Mwanza witnesses said officers shot unarmed people.

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President Samia Suluhu Hassan received a 23 June 2026 report confirming 518 deaths after the 29 October 2025 election.
Mohamed Chande Othman called the deaths “unnatural causes,” said tally shows 197 dead—including 490 men, 21 children and 16 security officers—and urged an investigative body to assign responsibility.
President Hassan said the body will provide medical aid and a mourning day, while Chadema called inquiry a cover-up and Mwanza witnesses said officers shot unarmed people.