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Tanzania Election Violence: Mohamed Chande Othman Says 518 People Killed
The commission said more than 800 people were shot and 245 remain unaccounted for as it urged further investigation.
- On Thursday, a commission led by Mohamed Chande Othman reported that at least 518 people died during post-election violence in Tanzania last year, marking the first official confirmation of the death toll.
- The unrest followed Tanzania's October 29 general election, where President Samia Suluhu Hassan won with 97% of the vote, a result the Opposition described as a "mockery" of democracy amid internet shutdowns.
- Thousands of people suffered injuries during the chaos, including more than 800 with gunshot wounds, while 245 individuals remain unaccounted for and 39 families reported identifying loved ones in morgues before they disappeared.
- While the commission concluded the demonstrations constituted "acts of violence" rather than peaceful protest, Opposition parties have criticized the nine-member panel, questioning its independence and impartiality in investigating the unrest.
- Commission chairman Othman said the violence stemmed from "long-standing issues that have persisted over time" and immediate triggers, recommending further investigation into the use of firearms against civilians inside their homes.
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Tanzania's opposition criticizes 'whitewashing' of violence
Tanzania's government on Thursday released a long-awaited report into deadly violence following the October 2025 elections — a move officials described as a step toward truth, reconciliation and national healing. The findings came nearly six months after protests and clashes with security forces left hundreds feared dead and thousands detained. Opposition and religious groups estimate that thousands of people were killed by security forces. Whil…
Tanzania: Dar es Salaam Leads As 518 People Reportedly Dead During Oct 29 Unrest
Dar es Salaam -- THE Independent Commission of Inquiry into breach of peace during and a few days after the October 29th, 2025 General Election has revealed that a total of 518 people were killed during violence linked to the General Election, with men accounting for the overwhelming majority of victims.
The report on the violence in Tanzania following the presidential elections of 29 October 2025 was presented on Thursday 23 April in Dar es Salaam. Written by a commission of inquiry appointed by the government, it reports 518 deaths during the events following the elections, a figure far lower than the thousands of victims counted by the opposition and several NGOs accusing the authorities of wanting to minimize repression.
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The Zambian ObserverTanzania poll violence claimed 518 lives: government enquiry
Violence around Tanzania’s October general election left 518 people dead, a government-appointed commission said Thursday — a figure far below opposition estimates of thousands killed.
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