About 700 killed in Tanzania election protests, opposition says

At least 700 people have been killed in three days of election protests across Tanzania, the opposition party Chadema told AFP, citing counts from hospitals amid a curfew. Amnesty International reported at least 100 deaths, while the UN rights office said it had received reports that at least 10 people were killed by security forces, urging restraint. Demonstrations erupted after key opposition candidates were barred from Wednesday’s presidential ballot; protesters have attacked police and destroyed property at businesses tied to the ruling party. The army chief called protesters criminals as nationwide internet disruption took hold.

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