Tanzania, protests
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Tanzania's political opposition, which was largely barred from national elections this wee, says hundreds of people have been killed in 3 days of protests.
Tanzania's main opposition party said on Friday hundreds of people had been killed in protests over elections this week, as the U.N. secretary-general called for an investigation into allegations of excessive use of force.
Tanzania’s military said it’s been working with other security forces to quell unrest after protesters took to the streets over this week’s election that barred key opposition figures.
The nation is seeing its second "No Kings" against President Donald Trump as Republicans call demonstrations a distraction from the government shutdown.
Tanzania faces deadly post-election unrest after opposition leaders were barred, as the UN reports civilian deaths and curfews tighten.
Protests erupted in Tanzania on Oct 29 following a disputed presidential election widely seen as inclined towards President Samia Suluhu Hassan as she barred major opposition parties from contesting the election.
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Curfew declared in Tanzania's main city after election-day protests
Authorities in Tanzania have imposed a curfew in Dar es Salaam, the country's biggest city, following violent unrest between the police and protesters that erupted during Wednesday’s general election which is expected to offer President Samia Suluhu Hassan a second term.
Protests have erupted in Morocco, driven by young people demanding change. In recent weeks, demonstrations have taken place in over a dozen cities, highlighting issues like corruption and lack of opportunity.