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A year after the October 29, 2025 general election in Tanzania, families of those killed during the post-election violence are still seeking justice and an official apology. The Chande Commission, led by retired Chief Justice Mohamed Chande Othman, found at least 518 people died from unnatural causes, many from gunshot wounds, and over 2,000 were injured. The violence followed the disqualification of opposition candidates, including Tundu Lissu of Chadema, and protests calling for political reforms and the resignation of President Samia Suluhu Hassan.
The commission recommended further investigation but did not identify responsible individuals or units. A second inquiry, chaired by retired Justice Shaban Ally Lila, began in August 2026, and its findings are pending. Human Rights Watch and DW investigations suggest police, including the Field Force Unit, used excessive force, with incidents involving non-protesters and head wounds. The Tanzanian government has not commented, and remembrance activities have been banned ahead of the first anniversary.
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