Tanzania election protests: Opposition says hundreds killed amid unrest
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Political opposition in Tanzania say more than 700 people have been killed in a police crackdown on three days of protests that started during Wednesday’s general elections.
Breakdown
- Protests erupted across Tanzania during the general elections, with opposition alleging electoral fraud. 7s
- The Chadema opposition party claims around 700 protesters and more than a dozen police officers have been killed. 25s
- Restrictions on rights groups, press, and internet have made independent verification difficult. 49s
- Clashes have halted trade at the Kenya border and led to the burning of the Kasamulu border post with Malawi. 56s
- Rights groups report increased repression, with dozens arrested, killed, or disappeared in recent months. 1m 50s