Can Tanzania's security forces be brought to book after post-election chaos?

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According to Amnesty International, there's compelling evidence that Tanzania's security forces deployed unnecessary and disproportionate force — including lethal measures — on protesters between October 29 and November 3 after the election. DW's Sella Oneko talks to Amnesty researcher Sikula Oniala and DW correspondent in Tanzania, Noami Jasseda, about updates on the ongoing government probe.
23 Dec 2025 English Germany News

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