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Church leader Benson Bagonza says the move would only deepen the acrimony sparked by the election.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\nPublished On 7 Nov 2025<\/span>7 Nov 2025<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/p>\nClick here to share on social media<\/p>\nshare2<\/title><path fill=\"#000\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M11.688 9.048c-.659 0-1.252.282-1.673.733l-4.92-2.45c.016-.115.028-.232.028-.352 0-.117-.011-.23-.027-.343l4.913-2.423a2.285 2.285 0 0 0 1.68.739C12.964 4.952 14 3.899 14 2.6 14 1.302 12.965.25 11.688.25S9.377 1.302 9.377 2.601c0 .117.01.23.027.343L4.49 5.367a2.285 2.285 0 0 0-1.68-.739C1.536 4.628.5 5.681.5 6.979c0 1.299 1.035 2.35 2.312 2.35.659 0 1.252-.281 1.673-.731l4.92 2.45a2.357 2.357 0 0 0-.029.351c0 1.299 1.035 2.351 2.312 2.351S14 12.698 14 11.399s-1.035-2.35-2.312-2.35Z\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\"\/><\/svg><\/button><\/p>\n<p class=\"rich-share__social-text\">Share<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-live=\"polite\" aria-atomic=\"true\">\n<p>Prosecutors in Tanzania have charged dozens of people with treason over a wave of deadly protests sparked by a disputed election.<\/p>\n<p>At least 76 people were accused of intending to obstruct the October 29 election, The Associated Press news agency reported on Friday, citing the charge sheet.<\/p>\n<section class=\"more-on\">\n<h2 class=\"more-on__heading\">Recommended Stories<!-- --> <\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">list of 3 items<\/span><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">end of list<\/span><\/section>\n<p>The Reuters news agency reported that at least 145 people were charged with treason for alleged involvement in the protests, citing court documents.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to treason, the suspects also face criminal conspiracy charges, The AP reported.<\/p>\n<p>Specific charges were only outlined against one person, a businesswoman who prosecutors allege encouraged protesters to buy tear-gas masks from her business during the demonstrations.<\/p>\n<p>Human rights activists and the main opposition party Chadema said security forces killed more than 1,000 people during the protests. The government rejects the figure, but has not offered its own death toll.<\/p>\n<p>President Samia Suluhu Hassan, who was sworn in on Monday, won with almost 98 percent of the vote, in an election that the African Union (AU) said failed to adhere to democratic standards.<\/p>\n<p>The AU\u2019s monitoring arm cited ballot stuffing, the government-imposed internet blackout, allegations of excessive military force and politically motivated abductions as actions \u201ccompromising election integrity\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>The two leading opposition candidates were controversially barred from competing in the vote, with the Chadema leader Tundu Lissu still in prison on treason charges that were brought in April.<\/p>\n<p>Religious leaders were among those who urged the government to try to reconcile with political opponents and protesters in the wake of the unrest.<\/p>\n<p>Benson Bagonza, a bishop in the country\u2019s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Tanzania, said the charges would likely make tensions worse.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe only option for the government to keep at least the relative peace now is \u2026 to grieve with the people instead of arresting and taking people to court,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>On Friday, the Legal and Human Rights Centre (LHRC) and six other NGOs issued a joint statement condemning the \u201cexcessive use of force against unarmed demonstrators, including reprisal killings of civilians, some in their own homes\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFamilies have been left traumatised, and children have witnessed violence against their parents,\u201d it said, adding that hundreds had been detained and that the \u201cextent of human rights abuses is yet to be fully uncovered\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>Chadema party secretary Amos Ntobi believes hundreds were killed in his northern Mwanza region alone.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe saw people being shot in broad daylight. There were bodies all over the streets \u2014 some people were killed instantly, others left badly wounded,\u201d he told the AFP news agency.<\/p>\n<p>Hassan became president in 2021 after her predecessor, John Magufuli, unexpectedly died.<\/p>\n<p>Since then, watchdogs have expressed increasing alarm at her administration\u2019s actions, which are alleged to include the forced disappearance and torture of critics.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Church leader Benson Bagonza says the move would only deepen the acrimony sparked by the election. Published On 7 Nov 20257 Nov 2025 Click here to share on social media share2 Share Prosecutors in Tanzania have charged dozens of people with treason over a wave of deadly protests sparked by a disputed election. 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Published On 7 Nov 2025<\/span>7 Nov 2025<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/p>\nClick here to share on social media<\/p>\nshare2<\/title><path fill=\"#000\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M11.688 9.048c-.659 0-1.252.282-1.673.733l-4.92-2.45c.016-.115.028-.232.028-.352 0-.117-.011-.23-.027-.343l4.913-2.423a2.285 2.285 0 0 0 1.68.739C12.964 4.952 14 3.899 14 2.6 14 1.302 12.965.25 11.688.25S9.377 1.302 9.377 2.601c0 .117.01.23.027.343L4.49 5.367a2.285 2.285 0 0 0-1.68-.739C1.536 4.628.5 5.681.5 6.979c0 1.299 1.035 2.35 2.312 2.35.659 0 1.252-.281 1.673-.731l4.92 2.45a2.357 2.357 0 0 0-.029.351c0 1.299 1.035 2.351 2.312 2.351S14 12.698 14 11.399s-1.035-2.35-2.312-2.35Z\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\"\/><\/svg><\/button><\/p>\n<p class=\"rich-share__social-text\">Share<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-live=\"polite\" aria-atomic=\"true\">\n<p>Prosecutors in Tanzania have charged dozens of people with treason over a wave of deadly protests sparked by a disputed election.<\/p>\n<p>At least 76 people were accused of intending to obstruct the October 29 election, The Associated Press news agency reported on Friday, citing the charge sheet.<\/p>\n<section class=\"more-on\">\n<h2 class=\"more-on__heading\">Recommended Stories<!-- --> <\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">list of 3 items<\/span><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">end of list<\/span><\/section>\n<p>The Reuters news agency reported that at least 145 people were charged with treason for alleged involvement in the protests, citing court documents.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to treason, the suspects also face criminal conspiracy charges, The AP reported.<\/p>\n<p>Specific charges were only outlined against one person, a businesswoman who prosecutors allege encouraged protesters to buy tear-gas masks from her business during the demonstrations.<\/p>\n<p>Human rights activists and the main opposition party Chadema said security forces killed more than 1,000 people during the protests. The government rejects the figure, but has not offered its own death toll.<\/p>\n<p>President Samia Suluhu Hassan, who was sworn in on Monday, won with almost 98 percent of the vote, in an election that the African Union (AU) said failed to adhere to democratic standards.<\/p>\n<p>The AU\u2019s monitoring arm cited ballot stuffing, the government-imposed internet blackout, allegations of excessive military force and politically motivated abductions as actions \u201ccompromising election integrity\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>The two leading opposition candidates were controversially barred from competing in the vote, with the Chadema leader Tundu Lissu still in prison on treason charges that were brought in April.<\/p>\n<p>Religious leaders were among those who urged the government to try to reconcile with political opponents and protesters in the wake of the unrest.<\/p>\n<p>Benson Bagonza, a bishop in the country\u2019s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Tanzania, said the charges would likely make tensions worse.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe only option for the government to keep at least the relative peace now is \u2026 to grieve with the people instead of arresting and taking people to court,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>On Friday, the Legal and Human Rights Centre (LHRC) and six other NGOs issued a joint statement condemning the \u201cexcessive use of force against unarmed demonstrators, including reprisal killings of civilians, some in their own homes\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFamilies have been left traumatised, and children have witnessed violence against their parents,\u201d it said, adding that hundreds had been detained and that the \u201cextent of human rights abuses is yet to be fully uncovered\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>Chadema party secretary Amos Ntobi believes hundreds were killed in his northern Mwanza region alone.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe saw people being shot in broad daylight. There were bodies all over the streets \u2014 some people were killed instantly, others left badly wounded,\u201d he told the AFP news agency.<\/p>\n<p>Hassan became president in 2021 after her predecessor, John Magufuli, unexpectedly died.<\/p>\n<p>Since then, watchdogs have expressed increasing alarm at her administration\u2019s actions, which are alleged to include the forced disappearance and torture of critics.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Church leader Benson Bagonza says the move would only deepen the acrimony sparked by the election. Published On 7 Nov 20257 Nov 2025 Click here to share on social media share2 Share Prosecutors in Tanzania have charged dozens of people with treason over a wave of deadly protests sparked by a disputed election. 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The government rejects the figure, but has not offered its own death toll.<\/p>\n<p>President Samia Suluhu Hassan, who was sworn in on Monday, won with almost 98 percent of the vote, in an election that the African Union (AU) said failed to adhere to democratic standards.<\/p>\n<p>The AU\u2019s monitoring arm cited ballot stuffing, the government-imposed internet blackout, allegations of excessive military force and politically motivated abductions as actions \u201ccompromising election integrity\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>The two leading opposition candidates were controversially barred from competing in the vote, with the Chadema leader Tundu Lissu still in prison on treason charges that were brought in April.<\/p>\n<p>Religious leaders were among those who urged the government to try to reconcile with political opponents and protesters in the wake of the unrest.<\/p>\n<p>Benson Bagonza, a bishop in the country\u2019s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Tanzania, said the charges would likely make tensions worse.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe only option for the government to keep at least the relative peace now is \u2026 to grieve with the people instead of arresting and taking people to court,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>On Friday, the Legal and Human Rights Centre (LHRC) and six other NGOs issued a joint statement condemning the \u201cexcessive use of force against unarmed demonstrators, including reprisal killings of civilians, some in their own homes\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFamilies have been left traumatised, and children have witnessed violence against their parents,\u201d it said, adding that hundreds had been detained and that the \u201cextent of human rights abuses is yet to be fully uncovered\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>Chadema party secretary Amos Ntobi believes hundreds were killed in his northern Mwanza region alone.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe saw people being shot in broad daylight. There were bodies all over the streets \u2014 some people were killed instantly, others left badly wounded,\u201d he told the AFP news agency.<\/p>\n<p>Hassan became president in 2021 after her predecessor, John Magufuli, unexpectedly died.<\/p>\n<p>Since then, watchdogs have expressed increasing alarm at her administration\u2019s actions, which are alleged to include the forced disappearance and torture of critics.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Church leader Benson Bagonza says the move would only deepen the acrimony sparked by the election. Published On 7 Nov 20257 Nov 2025 Click here to share on social media share2 Share Prosecutors in Tanzania have charged dozens of people with treason over a wave of deadly protests sparked by a disputed election. 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