Tanzania President expresses regret over election-day internet shutdown
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Violence erupted after Hassan won the vote with more than 97 percent, as major opposition candidates were barred and the main opposition leader remained jailed on treason charges. Rights groups say hundreds were killed.
Breakdown
- President Hassan expressed regret for the election-day internet shutdown
- A six-day internet blackout followed disputed October elections 22s
- Violence erupted after Hassan won with over 97% of the vote 43s
- Clemency announced for 1,787 people linked to post-election unrest 56s
- Foreign observers say the election failed democratic standards 1m 14s