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Nearly 700 Purportedly Killed in Tanzania Poll Unrest, Rival Declares
As per the chief rival party, approximately 700 individuals have reportedly been killed during a three-day period of election-related clashes in Tanzania.
Unrest Starts on Polling Day
Uprisings started on election day over allegations that activists labeled the stifling of the opposition after the exclusion of key hopefuls from the presidential race.
Fatality Figures Claimed
An opposition representative announced that numerous of civilians had been lost their lives since the protests commenced.
"As we speak, the fatality count in the port city is nearly 350 and for Mwanza it is 200-plus. Added to numbers from other places around the country, the total figure is approximately 700," the spokesperson stated.
He added that the toll could be even larger because killings might be occurring during a evening restriction that was enforced from Wednesday.
Further Estimates
- An security source allegedly stated there had been reports of more than 500 deaths, "perhaps 700-800 in the entire nation."
- Amnesty International reported it had obtained information that no fewer than 100 individuals had been lost their lives.
- Rival groups stated their numbers had been compiled by a group of supporters attending medical facilities and health centers and "documenting dead bodies."
Calls for Action
The opposition urged the administration to "cease harming our demonstrators" and demanded a caretaker government to pave the way for free and fair votes.
"Halt police brutality. Honor the voice of the citizens which is fair elections," the spokesperson said.
Government Reaction
The government reacted by implementing a restriction. Internet disruption were also noted, with international watchdogs indicating it was countrywide.
On Thursday, the army chief denounced the clashes and labeled the protesters "offenders". The official stated law enforcement would seek to control the unrest.
Global Reaction
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights stated it was "alarmed" by the deaths and injuries in the demonstrations, mentioning it had gathered information that at least 10 people had been killed by law enforcement.
The organization mentioned it had collected reliable reports of casualties in the port city, in Shinyanga and Morogoro, with security forces discharging live ammunition and chemical irritants to scatter demonstrators.
Expert View
A human rights attorney remarked it was "unacceptable" for security agencies to use force, stating that the nation's president "ought to cease sending the police against the public."
"The president must heed the people. The sentiment of the nation is that there was no election … The people cannot choose a single contender," the lawyer commented.
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