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| Widespread protests erupted in major cities in Tanzania, met with a violent response from security forces |
Tanzania is grappling with a severe post-election crisis following the October 28 general election. The ruling CCM party of President Samia Suluhu Hassan has claimed a decisive victory, but the poll was marred by the disqualification of major opposition candidates.
Widespread protests erupted in major cities, met with a violent response from security forces. The government imposed a military-enforced curfew and a near-total internet shutdown.
The opposition claims over 700 deaths during the crackdown, a figure far higher than the at least 10 fatalities confirmed by the UN. Human rights groups are calling for an independent probe into the use of excessive force.
International observers have condemned the election, warning it entrenches single-party rule. As the government promises normalcy and the opposition vows continued resistance, the nation faces a tense and unstable future.