- Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan expressed deep sorrow over the deaths, injuries, and loss of property during the October 29 election.
- In his address to the 13th Parliament, he led a minute’s silence for the victims and offered condolences to the affected families.
- Suluhu announced an amnesty for the youths arrested during the protests, directing the authorities to drop the charges against those who did not intend to commit a crime
- He ordered the creation of a special commission of inquiry to investigate the causes of the unrest and lead reconciliation efforts
President of Tanzania Samia Solution Hassan has expressed deep sorrow over the deaths and injuries that marred the recent elections, promising to take decisive action.
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Demonstration The three-day protests, which began on election day, Wednesday, October 29, were fueled by allegations of violations of election laws and government repression.
Witnesses in Dar es Salaam reported hearing gunshots during the first two days of the protests.
Hundreds of young people took to the streets, demanding reforms in electoral systems and the administration of justice.
How did Suluhu respond about election violence?
In his first speech at the opening of the 13th Parliament of the United Republic of Tanzania on Friday, November 14, Suluhu expressed his anguish over the reported deaths.
During his speech, the president asked MPs and guests to stand in silence for one minute for the victims of election violence.
The head of state offered his sincere condolences to the families who lost their loved ones and called for a speedy recovery for the injured.
Suluhu also appealed to people for patience and perseverance for those who lost their property during the chaos.
“I am personally very saddened by the incident. I offer my condolences to all the families who lost their loved ones. And we ask God Almighty, as we prayed, to give them peace. We also pray for the injured to recover quickly. And for those who lost their property, we ask them to continue to be patient and courageous,” Solution said.
The riots resulted in several deaths, while many more were injured and others were reported missing, while more than 600 youths were arrested and charged with crimes, including treason.
Soluhu announced what measures for the arrested youth?
In response to the large-scale search, the president also announced amnesty for the youths arrested during the protests, stressing that some did not know the consequences of their actions.
He instructed legal institutions, especially the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions, to assess the nature of such offenses and to dismiss charges against those who did not intend to commit a crime.
“Many young people who were arrested and accused of treason did not know what they were doing. As the mother and guardian of this nation, I am instructing the legal institutions to look at the level of crimes they committed, and for those who did not intend to commit crimes, their crimes should be canceled,” he said.
Suluhu also announced the creation of a special commission of inquiry to investigate the events during the protest.
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He said, the commission will investigate the source of the violence to guide future discussions aimed at reconciliation and peace.
“The government has taken the step of creating a commission of inquiry to investigate what happened so that we can understand the root of the problem. The report will guide us as we move towards discussions aimed at bringing understanding,” he said.
He emphasized the importance of unity, peace, and harmony, encouraging young Tanzanians to protect these foundations for the next generation.
How did the chaos in Tanzania happen?
As previously reported, violence in Tanzania increased after the re-election of Suluhus, who received 98% of the vote after his main opponents were jailed or dismissed.
The elections were followed by nationwide internet blackouts, reducing the flow of information and fueling tensions.
Opposition groups and human rights organizations accused security forces of using excessive force, including kidnapping and killing opponents, in the run-up to and during the election.
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