US EditionTanzania Partially Lifts Curfew, Internet Blackout After Deadly Election Violence
Partial lifting of internet blackout and curfew follows violent protests over disputed 2025 election marked by hundreds of deaths, opposition says.
- On October 29, nationwide internet and electric power shutdowns began, suppressing information as verified videos showed protesters in Dar es Salaam, Mbeya, Tunduma, Tanga, and Mwanza.
- Excluding key opponents Tundu Lissu and Luhaga Mpina narrowed competition, and the country's electoral commission said President Samia Suluhu Hassan won with 98 percent, which the opposition called a 'sham'.
- The Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights reported police and military used tear gas and firearms, and at least 10 people have died, according to the UN and Amnesty International.
- Police announced the curfew imposed on election day was lifted on Monday and some public buses began running after transport shutdowns, while restrictions including the internet blackout were partially eased as residents stayed cautious.
- On October 31, the US State Department added an 'unrest' risk to Tanzania's travel advisory, while diplomatic sources and rights groups warned the blackout targeted opposition members and called for investigations.
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Hundreds or even thousands of people were killed on the margins of the elections, according to various sources.
After the controversial election of the incumbent Samia Suluhu Hassan, calm is slowly returning, but many people are still afraid of new violence. The Internet blocking is apparently also gradually loosened.
Tanzania lifts curfew, internet blackout after election violence
Some Tanzanians were venturing out on Tuesday as restrictions, including a curfew and an internet blackout, were partially lifted after elections erupted into violence that the opposition says has left hundreds dead.
Amnesty International addresses ongoing killings and rights violations in Tanzania
Amnesty International reported Monday that the Tanzanian government has shut down internet access and electric power, suppressing attempts to gather information about nationwide unrest following its October 29 elections. Vongai Chikwanda, deputy regional director for Amnesty, said, “Amnesty…is particularly alarmed by reports that amidst the blackouts, security forces have used excessive force to suppress and disperse ongoing post-election protes…
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