Tanzanian opposition decries 'sham' elections, alleges hundreds of deaths
Summary
The Tanzanian opposition accuses the government of holding unfair elections and reports significant violence against protesters. President Samia Suluhu Hassan was declared the winner with 98% of the vote, but opposition groups claim the election was not legitimate and cite severe crackdowns on dissent.Key Facts
- President Samia Suluhu Hassan was inaugurated after winning 98% of the vote in the Tanzanian elections.
- The main opposition party, Chadema, was banned from participating in the elections.
- Chadema's leader, Tundu Lissu, faces treason charges and remains in solitary confinement.
- The opposition claims security forces have killed over 1,000 protesters, but these numbers are unverified.
- Videos from rights groups reportedly show corpses and injured protesters, but internet shutdowns hinder information gathering.
- The Tanzanian government denies excessive force and does not provide casualty numbers.
- International figures, like the Pope, have called for peace and dialogue following the elections.
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