Western countries press Tanzania to release bodies of post-election victims
Published: 12/5/2025

Western countries urge Tanzania to release bodies of post-election victims amid reports of violence that resulted in the deaths of hundreds. Tanzania has launched an inquiry, but missions cite evidence of extrajudicial killings and human rights violations by authorities. Pressure on Tanzania is mounting as the US reconsiders relations and the UN calls for the release of arbitrarily detained individuals. President Samia defends her actions, accusing foreign actors of meddling in domestic affairs.



