Tanzania Opposition Claims 700 Deaths in Post-Election Violence Amid Internet Blackout

Oct 31, 2025 11:57 pm CST

Tanzania's main opposition party claims approximately 700 people have been killed during three days of election protests, as demonstrations continue across the country amid an internet blackout. President Samia Suluhu Hassan remains silent while international organizations report varying casualty figures. The unrest follows an election where main challengers were imprisoned or barred from participation, with opposition parties alleging widespread electoral fraud.