At least 10 killed as Tanzania poll unrest enters third day amid curfew, internet shutdown

State broadcaster TBC has largely downplayed the unrest and continued to air provisional results from more than half of the country’s 100 constituencies, showing President Samia on course for re-election under CCM, which has ruled Tanzania since independence in 1961. Final resu..

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At least 10 people have been killed in Tanzania during election-related protests that have entered their third day, amid extended curfews and an internet shutdown, making verification of the full scale of violence difficult.

The UN Human Rights Office received "credible" reports of at least 10 deaths, warning the toll could be higher due to the communications blackout.
Demonstrations, largely by young protesters, have been reported in Dar es Salaam, Arusha, and Dodoma, accusing the government of undermining democracy after key opposition figures like Tundu Lissu were barred from contesting against President Samia Suluhu Hassan.
President Samia Suluhu Hassan is on course for re-election under the long-ruling Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM), with final results expected on Saturday, while religious leaders have advised worshippers to perform Friday prayers at home amid fears of further clashes.