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

bbc news 29 أكتوبر 2026، 00:37 قراءة 1 د 1 قراءة

Families affected tell the BBC they want answers and financial help as Amnesty says a crackdown continues.

Demands for post-poll justice as Tanzania accused of weaponising counterterrorism laws11 minutes agoAlfred Lasteck,BBC Africa, Dar es Salaam,Basillioh RukangaandLucy Fleming

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

BBC Neema Munuo attending a grave with a simple cross and the words 'Died 29 10 2025' written on it. There are flowers and ribbons on the cross in a densely vegetated area — 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.