Protests Continue in Tanzania Election Dispute, Military Deployed

Young people have taken to the streets to protest restricted election choices and harassment of opposition leaders.

In Tanzania, protests have erupted in response to a disputed election, with demonstrators demanding the electoral body halt result announcements. The government has deployed military forces and enforced an internet shutdown as protesters faced police violence. Citizens are outraged over the exclusion of major opposition candidates and reported election-related violence, prompting widespread unrest. International organizations have condemned the government’s crackdown on dissent, raising concerns over the integrity of the electoral process.