Tanzania Police Respond to Election Protests with Force

Tanzania experienced violent protests following the recent presidential elections, with police responding aggressively to demonstrators in cities like Dar es Salaam and Mwanza. Verified footage shows police shooting at crowds, leading to significant casualties, with estimates of over 500 deaths reported by the UN. The protests, driven by youth frustration over political repression, were met with a government-imposed internet blackout to suppress footage. President Samia Suluhu Hassan claimed a 98% victory amid widespread opposition arrests and detentions.