President Samia Suluhu Hassan stated that police actions during the disputed presidential election protests were proportional and dismissed international criticism as interference.Human rights organizations and opposition parties report over 1,000 deaths, with CHADEMA claiming more than 2,000, while opposition leader Tundu Lissu remains imprisoned on treason charges.U.S.-based activist
Mange Kimambi accused the government of pressuring Meta to remove her accounts, alleging political motivation behind criminal charges as she continues to call for peaceful protests.