Approximately 700 people were killed in Tanzania during election-related violence. These incidents occurred during the election campaign and on the day of voting. The violence was accompanied by clashes between supporters of different political parties, acts of intimidation, and armed attacks. The authorities have announced the start of an investigation to establish all the circumstances of what happened. International observers have expressed deep concern over the situation and called for the restoration of order and the holding of fair elections.
"We condemn the violence and call on all parties to immediately cease hostilities," a statement from one of the human rights organizations said.
