"Samia Suluhu Hassan was sworn in as Tanzania's president on Monday, while internet services in the country remained blocked amid post-election protests that the opposition says left hundreds dead. State television said the inauguration was held at the State House, which is not open to the public, instead of the usual venue, a stadium. The country's electoral commission announced Hassan as the winner of the election with 98% of the vote."
"The East African country has been under an internet blackout and nationwide curfew since Wednesday. France's AFP news agency cited a diplomatic source who said there were credible reports of hundreds of deaths registered at hospitals and clinics across the country. The source added there were "concerning reports" that local police were using the blackout to hunt down opposition leaders and activists who may have video evidence of last week's alleged killings."
Samia Suluhu Hassan was sworn in as Tanzania's president at the State House, not the usual stadium. Internet services remained blocked and a nationwide curfew was imposed after post-election protests that the opposition says left hundreds dead. The electoral commission announced Hassan won with 98% of the vote; the main opposition party, Chadema, called the vote a "sham," was barred from participating and demanded fresh elections. A diplomatic source cited by AFP reported hundreds of deaths registered at hospitals and clinics. Reports said local police used the blackout to hunt down opposition leaders and activists. Schools and universities remained closed. Chadema called for UN and ICC investigations.
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