Police Officer, Civilian Killed in Tanzania Protests
President Samia Suluhu has been accused of stifling opposition in the country, with lobby groups accusing her of running with an iron fist...
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Protests erupted in Tanzania on Wednesday, October 29, during elections, resulting in the deaths of a police officer and a civilian. Amnesty International’s Regional Director for East and Southern Africa, Tigere Chagutah, confirmed the deaths amid widespread unrest following the barring of two main opposition presidential candidates.
- Two fatalities reported: one general member of the public and one police officer.
- Main opposition presidential candidates Tundu Lissu (Chadema) and Luhaga Mpina (ACT-Wazalendo) were barred from standing, sparking protests.
- A nationwide internet disruption, described as a 'digital blackout,' was confirmed by Netblocks, with three major service providers shutting down internet access.
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Unrest, Deaths, and Internet Shutdown Disrupt Tanzanian Elections - October 2025
Tanzania's general election has been marred by protests, violence, and accusations of democratic backsliding. President Samia Suluhu Hassan ordered a nationwide night curfew and blocked internet services following unrest. Protests erupted along the Kenya-Tanzania border at Namanga, with the Kenyan government issuing a warning against participation. The European Parliament declared the elections "not free and fair," citing fraud and the arrest of opposition leader Tundu Lissu. Amid the unrest, Amnesty International confirmed the deaths of a police officer and a civilian during protests on October 29. Following the election, the Tanzanian government ordered all civil servants to work from home.
