UN issues warning to Tanzania as protests turn deadly and security forces accused of killings

Police Officer, Civilian Killed in Tanzania Protests

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.

Alarm As Kenyans Allegedly Among Those Killed In Tanzanian Post-Election Violence

Activist Hussein Khalid, CEO of VOCAL Africa, has raised an alarm over reports that Kenyans, including a teacher identified as John Okoth Ogutu, have allegedly been killed amidst violent post-election unrest in Tanzania. These reports follow the controversial October 29 general election, which saw President Samia Suluhu Hassan declared winner with an improbable 98 percent of the vote.

Pressure Mounts on ICC to Act as Kenyans Among Hundreds Killed in Tanzania

The International Criminal Court (ICC) faces growing pressure to investigate the deaths of hundreds of protesters in Tanzania following the recent elections, with reports indicating Kenyans are among the casualties. The main opposition party, Chama Cha Demokrasia na Maendeleo (CHADEMA), called for international intervention from the United Nations and the ICC.