Inquiry finds over 500 killed in Tanzania election violence
A commission of inquiry in Tanzania has reported that 518 people died from "unnatural causes" following protests after the 2025 general election.The inquiry, chaired by Mohamed Chande Othman, did not assign responsibility for the deaths and recommended further investigations.The deaths occurred amid widespread protests after President Samia Suluhu Hassan was declared the winner with 98% of the vote in the October 29 election.Opposition parties and human rights groups accused security forces of a brutal crackdown on anti-government demonstrators.The government has denied these allegations, with President Hassan stating the election was fair and transparent.She blamed foreigners for the violence, describing it... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Apr 2026 17:00 LONDON
