LunagisthubTanzania’s President Samia Suluhu Hassan Secures Landslide Victory Amid Deadly Protests
Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan has won a landslide election victory, securing 97.66% of the vote, according to official results announced by the electoral commission on state television. The victory marks a significant consolidation of her power, following a contentious election marred by violent protests and allegations of human rights abuses.
The election was criticized for lacking credibility, with key opposition candidates, including the leader of the Chadema party, being jailed or barred from participating. The opposition party claimed that hundreds of people were killed by security forces during the protests, with estimates suggesting around 700 fatalities. The government, however, denies using excessive force.
The international community has expressed concern over the situation in Tanzania, with the United Nations chief, Antonio Guterres, calling for calm and respect for human rights. The opposition’s claims of violence and intimidation have sparked widespread outrage, casting a shadow over President Hassan’s victory .
President Hassan’s victory cements her position as Tanzania’s first female president, and her ruling party, Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM), continues to dominate the country’s politics. However, critics argue that her leadership style is authoritarian and stifles opposition voices, raising questions about Tanzania’s democratic future .
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