Curfew Lifted in Dar es Salaam Amid Post-Election Unrest

Tanzanian authorities have lifted the night-time curfew in Dar es Salaam, imposed after protests erupted over the recent presidential election. The unrest followed the re-election of President Samia Suluhu Hassan, who secured 97.66% of the vote amid allegations of electoral irregularities and suppression of opposition candidates.

The protests led to significant disruptions, including nationwide internet outages, closed shops, and halted public transportation. While some businesses have reopened and traffic has resumed, queues persist at petrol stations in the city. Families are still searching for or burying relatives killed during clashes between security forces and opposition supporters.

The United Nations reported at least 10 deaths in three cities, while the main opposition party, CHADEMA, claims the death toll is much higher. The government has not provided official casualty figures.

Internet services are gradually being restored, though social media remains restricted. Police have warned against sharing images from the protests.

Amnesty International has called for an independent investigation into the use of force against protesters, urging authorities to respect human rights and ensure accountability.

President Hassan acknowledged the loss of lives and destruction of property during her inauguration but attributed some of the unrest to foreign nationals.

The political climate in Tanzania remains tense, with ongoing concerns about democratic standards and human rights violations.