'Hundreds dead' in Tanzania post-election violence, says Opposition
Tanzania faces post-election chaos with 700 reported deaths amid protests, an internet blackout, and escalating violence against security forces.
Unrest erupts in Tanzania as main opposition candidates barred from election
As voters headed to the polls, protests erupted in Dar es Salaam and other major cities after the main opposition candidates were barred from the presidential race. Angry demonstrators clashed with police, prompting a nationwide curfew and military deployment.
Tanzania unrest deepens as opposition alleges fraud and protests enter third day
The government has not commented on casualties or the extent of damage. Amnesty International reported that at least two people were killed during Wednesday’s protests, while opposition figures abroad have spoken of higher tolls and are organising online support for demonstrators.
: Hundreds feared dead as protests rock Tanzania after election
Hundreds of people have been reportedly killed in Tanzania during three days of violent protests that followed Wednesday’s general election. According to
Tanzania deploys army as election protests spread
The electoral body on Thursday announced through state television that President Hassan had taken an early lead, garnering 96.99% of the votes in 8 out of 272 constituencies tallied early Thursday
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