Western countries press Tanzania to release bodies of post-election victims

BBC News - WorldCenterEN 3 min read 100% complete December 5, 2025 at 03:45 PM

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Western embassies in Tanzania are pressing the government to release the bodies of those killed during post-election violence in October. The embassies cite credible reports of extrajudicial killings, disappearances, and concealment of bodies by Tanzanian authorities. The violence followed the presidential election, which saw President Samia Suluhu Hassan declared the winner amidst widespread criticism of its fairness and an internet blackout. The embassies are also urging the government to release political prisoners and ensure detainees receive legal and medical assistance. They are calling for an independent and transparent investigation into the violence, involving civil society and political stakeholders, while reiterating the importance of protecting fundamental freedoms.

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Western countries ×280% Samia Suluhu Hassan ×5100% Tanzania ×4100%

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tanzania 100% post-election violence 90% electoral violence 80% extrajudicial killings 80% president samia suluhu hassan 80% political prisoners 70% election fairness 70% human rights 70% fundamental freedoms 60% international commitments 50%

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Tanzania

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