Tanzania Imposes Curfew Amid Unrest Following Contested General Election
DAR ES SALAAM – Tanzania was plunged into crisis following a tense general election, as authorities imposed a nationwide curfew and deployed security forces to quell widespread protests that erupted across several regions.
The unrest unfolded after citizens voted in an election marred by an abrupt internet shutdown, a move that deepened public frustration and limited independent monitoring of the polling process. The digital blackout exacerbated tensions, with many opposition supporters unable to access information or report incidents.
As preliminary results began to trickle in, opposition supporters poured into the streets of major urban centers, including the commercial capital, Dar es Salaam. They condemned the election as “one-sided,” alleging widespread irregularities including political favoritism, voter intimidation, and the systematic suppression of free expression.
In response to the escalating protests, police tightened security across the country. Reports emerged of violent confrontations between demonstrators and security forces, underscoring the nation’s deepening political divide. The newly imposed curfew is aimed at restoring order but risks further inflaming public sentiment against the government.
The situation remains volatile, with the nation awaiting the final election results amid a climate of fear and significant political uncertainty.
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