Tanzania
Protests surrounding Tanzania’s 2025 national election were met with internet suppression, lethal violence, and disputed mass casualty reports.
Duration: October–November 2025
Protests in Tanzania began surrounding national elections in 2025. The incumbent leader, whose party has ruled the country for over 60 years, claimed victory in the presidential elections with 98% of the vote. Internet suppression and violent force were used by Tanzanian security forces, with incidents of violence even spilling into Kenyan border towns. With little transparency available, death count figures varied dramatically, with some United Nations officials, who condemned the violence, stating that at least 700 Tanzanians were killed in the suppression.
Physical & Lethal Force
Security forces used physical and lethal force during election-related protests and related unrest.
Internet & Platform Restriction
Internet shutdowns and platform restrictions were used to limit communication, documentation, and mobilization.
Mass Arrests & Legal Repression
Protesters faced arrests and legal pressure during the government response to demonstrations.
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