SADC, UN Urge Calm Amid Tanzania Post-Election Violence Killing 700

Following the October 29, 2025, general elections in Tanzania, violent unrest has erupted, with reports of at least 700 deaths and numerous injuries amid protests over the exclusion of key opposition candidates. The Southern African Development Community (SADC) and the United Nations have called for calm, restraint, and dialogue, urging all parties to prioritize peace and conduct impartial investigations into human rights violations. The Tanzanian government has imposed a curfew in Dar es Salaam, deployed the military and police to enforce order, and restricted movement while promising a return to normalcy. The unrest challenges President Samia Suluhu Hassan's leadership, who faces criticism over alleged repression and detentions, though she denies widespread rights abuses. Opposition parties, including Chadema, have condemned the elections as neither free nor fair, citing systemic fraud and political exclusion. The international community remains concerned about escalating violence and the need for constructive engagement to restore stability and democratic governance in Tanzania.