There were mobs as there were organisers. Oh, what a revelation!

Author: Elsie EyakuzePublished on: May 4, 2026Country: Tanzania
Politics
There were mobs as there were organisers. Oh, what a revelation!

Following the elections last year, protests erupted on October 29, resulting in 518 deaths and 2,390 injuries. A Commission of Inquiry, led by former Chief Justice Othman Chande, was formed to investigate the events but faced criticism regarding its impartiality. The report revealed that many protesters were armed with traditional weapons, leading to the characterization of the protests as illegal.

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