Tanzanian opposition claims security forces are secretly dumping bodies after election violence

Tanzanian authorities are facing growing concern over killings during crackdowns on protests surrounding last week's election. The largest opposition party is alleging that security forces are secretly dumping bodies of those killed in the violence. Protests erupted for for several days after the Oct. 29 voting that foreign observers said failed to meet democratic standards because key opposition figures were barred. Security forces responded with live bullets and tear gas, and a nationwide curfew was imposed. President Samia Suluhu Hassan was declared the winner with over 97% of the vote, but foreign observers say the turnout was low. Human Rights Watch condemned the violent crackdown, urging authorities to end excessive force.