One year on, families seek justice after election violence

One year after Tanzania's deadly post-election violence, families are still seeking answers. A government inquiry recorded 518 deaths. DW research has documented apparent use of excessive force by security forces.

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• Desk: Politics
• Filed: Wed, 28 Oct 2026 17:15:20 GMT
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