- The Tanzania 2025 General Election which key opposition figures were prevented from participating, has been marred by chaos
- This is after the citizens took to the streets to express their disappointment, prompting the Samia Suluhu administration to take action
- Following this, the opposition has broken its silence over violence, stating that about 700 people have died during protests
Faith Chandianya, a journalist at TUKO.co.ke, brings over three years of experience covering politics and current affairs in Kenya
Tensions have been witnessed in Tanzania ever since the 2025 General Election, in which key opposition figures were barred from participating in the race.
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With the intensity of the protests increasing, Samia Suluhu put in place strict measures to try and control the situation, including the 6 pm curfew in Dar es Salaam.
Protesters tore down Samia’s posters and resorted to attacking officers at polling stations, leading to an internet shutdown in the country.
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How many people died in Tanzania?
The country’s opposition has broken its silence as unrest continues in the country. They claimed that 700 people have died during the post-election protests.
According to CBS News, the country’s main opposition party, CHADEMA, stated that the clash continued to Friday, October 31.
“As we are speaking, around 350 people have died in Dar es Salaam, 200 plus in Mwanza. Add figures from the other places, the overall figure is approximately 700,” John Kitoka, the Chadema spokesperson, said.
Kitoka warned the death toll could be much higher, stating that killings could be happening during the nighttime curfew.
The United Nations, on the other hand, stated that credible reports showed that at least 10 people had passed away.
“We are saddened by the injuries and deaths that occurred in the ongoing election protests in Tanzania. According to the reports that we have obtained, at least 10 people were killed,” Seif Magango, a human rights spokesperson, stated.
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Source: TUKO.co.ke
