Tanzanian authorities arrested a senior opposition figure on Saturday and issued warrants for nine additional individuals connected to demonstrations that erupted after disputed elections the previous week. Deputy Secretary General Amani Golugwa of the CHADEMA party was taken into custody following prosecutors' filing treason charges against 145 people on Friday.
Police reported that violent unrest unfolded on October 29 across Dar es Salaam, Arusha, Mwanza, and Mbeya after the electoral commission declared incumbent President Samia Suluhu Hassan victorious with nearly 98 percent of the votes. African Union and SADC observers disputed the credibility of the process, documenting ballot-box stuffing, while CHADEMA and human rights groups claimed security forces killed over 1,000 people during the turmoil. The government rejected these allegations as inflated without providing alternative casualty figures.
Among those wanted are CHADEMA secretary general John Mnyika and communications director Brenda Rupia. Opposition leader Tundu Lissu faced treason charges in April and was barred from appearing on the ballot, fueling widespread protests.
Police reported that violent unrest unfolded on October 29 across Dar es Salaam, Arusha, Mwanza, and Mbeya after the electoral commission declared incumbent President Samia Suluhu Hassan victorious with nearly 98 percent of the votes. African Union and SADC observers disputed the credibility of the process, documenting ballot-box stuffing, while CHADEMA and human rights groups claimed security forces killed over 1,000 people during the turmoil. The government rejected these allegations as inflated without providing alternative casualty figures.
Among those wanted are CHADEMA secretary general John Mnyika and communications director Brenda Rupia. Opposition leader Tundu Lissu faced treason charges in April and was barred from appearing on the ballot, fueling widespread protests.
