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Tanzania: 2025 election violence still traumatises, one year on

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Briefings

One year after the October 2025 Tanzanian election, President Samia Suluhu Hassan secured 98% of the vote, triggering violent protests that security forces suppressed. Critics report ongoing fears of abduction, arbitrary arrest, and politically motivated prosecutions among government critics.

Key points

• The October 29, 2025 election resulted in President Samia Suluhu Hassan winning with 98% of the vote.
• Security forces brutally suppressed protests following the election, leaving many government critics afraid of abduction and arbitrary arrest.

Context

Tanzania marks the first anniversary of a bloody election that left many traumatised. The event triggered days of protests that security forces brutally suppressed.

Limitations

Evidence covers only the first anniversary of the October 2025 election. It does not include data on long-term political consequences, specific casualty numbers, or details on the current status of the opposition.

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