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Tanzania opposition calls for transitional government after disputed election
- Chadema urged a transitional government and a fresh, fair election overseen by the UN and African bodies.
- Chadema argued the Oct. 29 election was null and void and illegitimate due to law violations.
- Protests followed the disputed election, with human rights groups reporting a crackdown and police deployment in major cities.
- The Southern African Development Community said the election fell short of democratic standards due to irregularities.
- Tundu Lissu, Chadema chairperson, has been jailed since April on treason charges tied to electoral reform calls.
- President Samia Suluhu Hassan won by a landslide and urged national unity.
- Human rights groups raised concerns about internet shutdown on election day and for 10 days after.
- The election was criticized for restricted access for political party agents and voter voting difficulties.
- Chadema called for UN and regional bodies to oversee the transition and new vote.
- The opposition described the election as invalid due to violations of law, justice, and democratic principles.
- The protests and crackdown drew attention from human rights organizations.
- Chadema demanded dissolution of Tanzania's electoral body.
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