US EditionTanzania Partially Lifts Curfew, Internet Blackout After Deadly Election Violence
Tanzanian authorities cut internet and electricity for nearly a week post-election to control protests, with at least 10 deaths reported, Amnesty International said.
- In Tanzania, internet and electricity shutdowns were reported for nearly a week following the October 29 general elections, affecting many citizens nationwide.
- Amnesty International's Deputy Director Vongai Chikwanda stated that security forces used excessive force during protests, leading to deaths and injuries among protesters.
- President Samia Suluhu Hassan acknowledged deaths during the unrest but attributed them to foreigners, claiming that it was unsurprising that those arrested were from other countries.
- The U.S. State Department issued a travel advisory for Tanzania, highlighting risks of violent crime and unrest following the October 29 elections held under controversial conditions.
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After the controversial election of the incumbent Samia Suluhu Hassan, calm is slowly returning, but many people are still afraid of new violence. The Internet blocking is apparently also gradually loosened.
Tanzania lifts curfew, internet blackout after election violence
Some Tanzanians were venturing out on Tuesday as restrictions, including a curfew and an internet blackout, were partially lifted after elections erupted into violence that the opposition says has left hundreds dead.
Amnesty International addresses ongoing killings and rights violations in Tanzania
Amnesty International reported Monday that the Tanzanian government has shut down internet access and electric power, suppressing attempts to gather information about nationwide unrest following its October 29 elections. Vongai Chikwanda, deputy regional director for Amnesty, said, “Amnesty…is particularly alarmed by reports that amidst the blackouts, security forces have used excessive force to suppress and disperse ongoing post-election protes…
Unlawful killings and other human rights violations continue in Tanzania amid internet shutdown
In response to the ongoing partial internet shutdown by Tanzanian authorities following the October 29 general elections, Amnesty International’s Deputy Director for East and Southern Africa, Vongai Chikwanda said: “For close to a week now, many people in Tanzania have suffered nationwide internet and electricity shutdowns. Amnesty International is particularly alarmed by reports that amidst […]
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