"Tanzania's President Samia Suluhu Hassan won the country's presidential election with nearly 97.66% of the votes, according to the electoral commission's results released on Sarturday. The electoral body said the election had a turnout nearing 87% of the country's 37.6 million registered voters. Tanzania's main opposition party CHADEMA was disqualified in April from the election, after it refused to sign a code of conduct and its leader Tundu Lissu was charged with treason."
"Tanzania's election was marred by political violence, with protests and clashes taking place. Protests began on Wednesday during the vote, with demonstrators tearing down banners of Hassan and setting fire to government buildings. Police responded by firing tear gas and gunshots, according to witnesses. CHADEMA said on Friday that hundreds of people had been killed in the protests, while the UN Human Rights Office could only confirm at least 10 protest-related deaths in three cities."
Samia Suluhu Hassan secured reelection with 97.66% of votes and a reported turnout near 87% of 37.6 million registered voters. Major opposition parties CHADEMA and ACT-Wazalendo were disqualified, after CHADEMA refused to sign a code of conduct and its leader faced treason charges, leaving only minor parties as challengers. Protests erupted during voting, with demonstrators tearing down banners, burning government buildings and clashes with police using tear gas and gunfire. Opposition claims of hundreds killed contrast with the UN Human Rights Office confirmation of at least 10 protest-related deaths in three cities. Authorities imposed a lockdown amid allegations of rights violations.
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