How Tanzania police crushed election protests with lethal force
Summary
Verified footage shows that police in Tanzania used severe force to stop protests during the country's elections. These protests began on October 29 in Dar es Salaam and spread nationwide. Reports suggest hundreds died, and many were injured or detained during these events.Key Facts
- Protests in Tanzania started on October 29 in Dar es Salaam and spread nationwide.
- Footage shows police used lethal force, with shootings and injuries visible.
- The protests were organized by young people frustrated with a one-party political system.
- President Samia Suluhu Hassan won the election with 98% of the vote.
- The UN reported hundreds of deaths, and many more injured or detained.
- The internet was largely blocked until November 4, suppressing protest footage.
- Verified videos show police firing at crowds and several bodies in the streets.
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