Friday, 6 November 2026

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Demands for post-poll justice as Tanzania accused of weaponising counterterrorism laws

Neema Munuo, whose 18-year-old daughter Maria Chami was shot dead on the day of the election, wants the government to acknowledge her suffering Families affected by election-related violence in Tanzania that led to the deaths of at least 500 people a year ago have told the BBC they want justice for those killed in the protests and help with medical expenses for those injured. "We can no longer afford to pay hospital bills," Meshack Sane, who was shot in the leg, told the BBC.

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