Tanzania's Descent into Repression: Post-Election Violence Raises Alarm Over Democratic Backsliding By Staff Writer The New York Times, The Guardian November 18, 2025 Click here for the New York Times article Click here for The Guardian article Tanzania's October 29 presidential election descended into deadly violence that has profoundly shaken the nation and tarnished its long-promoted reputation for peace and stability. Security forces opened fire on protesters demonstrating against the exclusion of opposition parties from the ballot, killing many and arresting at least 240 people charged with treason.
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