The Tanzanian government has responded to international pressure regarding post-election violence by announcing the establishment of a Commission of Inquiry. This move comes after numerous international actors, including the UN and Western embassies, issued statements of concern following the October election.

• The Tanzanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation received statements from over a dozen countries and international organizations.
• The President Samia Suluhu administration confirmed its commitment to constructive international cooperation while calling for reliance on national mechanisms.
• A media investigation by Kenyan CNN journalist Larry Madowo documented allegations of security force crackdowns and mass graves, bringing international attention to the alleged human rights abuses.