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Dozens Killed in Tanzania Election Violence

Dozens Killed in Tanzania Election Violence

The scale of the deadly unrest in Tanzania has finally been revealed in a landmark government inquiry.

The report details that over 500 people died and thousands more were injured, with hundreds suffering from gunshot wounds during the post-election period.

While the commission pointed to provocations by the opposition, international observers and rights organizations estimate the true death toll could be much higher.

The findings have reignited a fierce debate over the government's handling of dissent and its use of force against its own citizens.

Tanzania
Country in East Africa
Amnesty International
Non-governmental organization based in the United Kingdom
Samia Suluhu Hassan
President of Tanzania since 2021