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US reviews relationship with Tanzania over religious freedom, investment concerns
The U.S. is reassessing relations after reports of hundreds killed or detained and suppression of religious freedom and free speech following Tanzania's October 29 elections, officials said.
- The U.S. State Department announced a review of ties with Tanzania earlier this year, citing repression, obstacles to investment, and post-election violence, deputy spokesperson Tommy Pigott said.
- Protests by young people erupted nationwide following the contested October 29 elections after President Samia Suluhu Hassan claimed re-election with 98% after barring chief rivals.
- Satellite imagery and eyewitness testimony pointed to possible mass graves north of Dar es Salaam, while a CNN investigation documented police and armed men fatally shooting unarmed protesters.
- Meta confirmed it disabled or restricted social media accounts of two Tanzanian activists posting videos of post-election violence and locked Maria Sarungi-Tsehai's Instagram after a government legal order.
- CNN has sought comment from the Tanzanian government as reporting continues, while President Samia Suluhu Hassan acknowledged 'some casualties' but provided no official figures.
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US reconsidering ties with Tanzania after deadly election violence
The United States is reviewing its relationship with Tanzania following a brutal crackdown on protesters after contested presidential elections in October, the US State Department announced on Thursday.
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US reviews relationship with Tanzania over religious freedom, investment concerns
The U.S. is reviewing its relationship with Tanzania amid concerns over religious freedom, free speech, obstacles to U.S. investment and violence against civilians, the State Department said on Thursday.
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