Tanzania's President Hassan Wins Reelection Amid Growing Unrest

Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan secured a landslide victory in the country's presidential election, taking over 97 percent of the vote, according to the electoral commission. However, the election has been marred by concern over fairness, with two major challengers barred from running. Protests have erupted across the country, with thousands taking to the streets, and human rights groups warning of growing violence against demonstrators.

Key Takeaways:

Hassan won the election with 31.9 million votes, or 97.6 percent, while Mwalim Salum Juma of the Chaumma party secured 213,414 votes.
The electoral commission barred the main opposition party, Chadema, from participating in the election, citing a failure to sign a mandatory code of conduct.
Tundu Lissu, the leader of Chadema, has been on trial for treason since April and was denied bail, while another prominent candidate, Luhaga Mpina of the ACT-Wazalendo party, was disqualified from running.
Protests have been centered in Dar es Salaam, the country's largest city, with thousands taking to the streets, and human rights groups warning of growing violence.
Police have responded to the protests with tear gas and live ammunition, while the internet has been cut off, limiting communication.
Amnesty International has reported that dozens of people have been killed in the protests, and independent tallies have recorded over 100 dead.

Statistics:

31.9 million votes: Hassan's total vote count (97.6 percent)
213,414 votes: Mwalim Salum Juma's total vote count (2.4 percent)
100+: Number of people reported dead in the protests
52: Number of people believed to have been abducted by Tanzanian authorities in October alone.
9: Number of regions across Tanzania where police have killed dozens of people, according to Amnesty International.

Sources:

Tanzanian Independent National Electoral Commission
Amnesty International
Human Rights Watch
The Washington Post
Institute of Security Studies