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Tanzania President Orders Inquiry Into Protest Killings, Urges Leniency for Treason-Charged Youths

The announcement follows weeks of deadly unrest after a disputed landslide, answering international calls for an independent investigation.

Overview

  • Hassan told parliament a commission will investigate the post‑election violence and she offered condolences to bereaved families.
  • She directed law enforcement to consider releases or counselling for youths facing treason charges if they merely followed the crowd.
  • She pledged to begin a constitutional reform process within 100 days to support dialogue and national reconciliation.
  • The electoral commission gave her nearly 98% after key opponents were barred, while the U.N. says it believes hundreds were killed and the government has released no toll.
  • Hundreds remain charged with treason, CHADEMA leader Tundu Lissu is still jailed, AU observers cited ballot stuffing, and a top rights group reported police harassment and device seizures in Dar es Salaam.