Tanzania election commission fails to fully investigate violence and hold security forces accountable

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A commission investigating Tanzania's 2025 election violence submitted findings but failed to establish full truth or accountability. The commission documented 518 deaths and received allegations of security forces shooting civilians, but did not assess the lawfulness of their conduct. Recommendations included support for victims and improved citizen engagement, but the government's response did not address security forces' actions.


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