All articles tagged with #tanzania
During Tanzania's recent elections, police targeted civilians far from protests, resulting in at least 13 deaths in Mwanza and an estimated 700 extrajudicial killings nationwide, amid allegations of deliberate violence against opposition supporters and a crackdown on dissent, raising serious human rights concerns.
Following a disputed election in Tanzania, security forces reportedly used lethal force against protesters, leading to numerous deaths, abductions, and a crackdown reminiscent of authoritarian regimes, with international concern and calls for investigations.
A helicopter on a medical rescue mission crashed near Mount Kilimanjaro's Barafu Camp, killing five people including a guide, a doctor, the pilot, and two tourists, highlighting the dangers of high-altitude rescue operations.
A helicopter on a medical rescue mission crashed near Mount Kilimanjaro's Barafu Camp in Tanzania, killing five people including a guide, a doctor, a Zimbabwean pilot, and two Czech tourists. The crash occurred at high altitude, and the incident highlights the risks associated with mountain rescue operations.
A rescue helicopter crashed on Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania during a rescue operation, killing all five onboard, including two foreigners and a local crew, with investigations underway to determine the cause.
A helicopter crash on Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania during a rescue operation killed five people, including two foreigners, a local doctor, a tour guide, and the pilot, with investigations underway to determine the cause.
A helicopter crashed on Mount Kilimanjaro during a rescue operation, resulting in five fatalities including two foreigners, a local doctor, a tour guide, and the pilot. The crash occurred at over 4,000 meters altitude, and the cause is under investigation. Aircraft accidents on Kilimanjaro are rare, with the last incident recorded in 2008.
A helicopter involved in a rescue mission on Mount Kilimanjaro crashed, killing all five onboard, including two foreigners, a local doctor, a tour guide, and a pilot, with investigations underway to determine the cause.
Amnesty International reports that Tanzanian security forces used excessive lethal force during election protests between October 29 and November 3, 2025, resulting in numerous deaths, injuries, and reports of bodies being taken away by authorities, highlighting serious human rights abuses and calls for independent investigations.
Tanzanian authorities under President Samia Suluhu Hassan are suppressing dissent through violence, internet shutdowns, and repression, especially around the 2025 elections, prompting calls for urgent regional action to protect human rights and hold perpetrators accountable.
UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk called for investigations into alleged election-related killings and human rights violations in Tanzania following the October 29 elections, urging transparency, accountability, and the release of detained opposition figures amid reports of bodies being hidden and internet shutdowns hindering verification.
Tanzania's President Samia Suluhu Hassan faces criticism and unrest following disputed elections marked by violence, repression, and international concern over democratic standards, challenging the country's reputation for stability.
Following disputed elections in Tanzania marked by violence and allegations of electoral fraud, police arrested senior opposition official Amani Golugwa and are seeking nine others, amid claims of over 1,000 deaths and widespread unrest driven by opposition exclusion and disputed results.
Tanzanian authorities detained a senior opposition Chadema official amid deadly protests following a disputed election, with over 1,000 reported deaths and widespread crackdowns on protesters and political figures, raising concerns about human rights violations and democratic processes.
In Tanzania, over 1,000 people are believed to have been killed by security forces amid political violence, with families searching for bodies and witnesses reporting widespread atrocities.