‘Blood on ballots’: 700 killed in Tanzania’s election protest; army, curfew, blackout enforced – what went wrong?

Tanzania is gripped by severe political crisis as opposition leaders report approximately 700 deaths during three days of violent clashes with security forces. Protests erupted over alleged election rigging, leading to a government crackdown, including a military curfew and internet blackout. Opposition parties are demanding a transitional government for fresh elections, while international bodies express grave concerns over the escalating violence and repression.