The polls were marked by confusion, protests, and clashes that rights groups say claimed the lives of nearly 3,000 people across the country.
The disputed election triggered anger among many citizens who believed the process was not free or fair.
The disputed election triggered anger among many citizens who believed the process was not free or fair.
Some people chose not to vote, others protested in the streets, and in some areas, ballot boxes were stolen as demonstrators rejected the way the election was conducted.
Supporters of several detained opposition leaders were also involved in the unrest.
Among the innocent victims was the father of Ivanna Leroy, a young woman who had recently shared joyful moments with him on social media.
Among the innocent victims was the father of Ivanna Leroy, a young woman who had recently shared joyful moments with him on social media.
In a heartbreaking Facebook post, Ivanna revealed that her father had been shot in the stomach even though he was not taking part in any protest.
According to her, he was rushed to hospital but died the following day. Ivanna described the pain of losing him so suddenly, especially after spending happy moments together just days earlier.
“They killed my dad… You suffered in the hospital without seeing your wife or children,” she wrote.
According to her, he was rushed to hospital but died the following day. Ivanna described the pain of losing him so suddenly, especially after spending happy moments together just days earlier.
“They killed my dad… You suffered in the hospital without seeing your wife or children,” she wrote.
“On October 26, I posted you on Facebook, and by October 30 you were shot. You died on November 1. Dad, let’s meet in paradise. Rest in peace, my love.”
Ivanna’s family is one of many that have buried their loved ones as emotions continue to run high across Tanzania.
Ivanna’s family is one of many that have buried their loved ones as emotions continue to run high across Tanzania.
While some families have been able to retrieve bodies for burial, others have not been as fortunate.
In one case, a family was forced to bury only the clothes and shoes of their missing son after chaos made it impossible to locate his remains.
In one case, a family was forced to bury only the clothes and shoes of their missing son after chaos made it impossible to locate his remains.
They held a solemn ceremony, standing in grief and uncertainty as they laid his clothing to rest.
The violence has left many families demanding justice and calling for major reforms in the country to prevent similar tragedies in the future.
The violence has left many families demanding justice and calling for major reforms in the country to prevent similar tragedies in the future.
Messages of condolences continue to pour in online, with friends and community members offering support and praying for comfort.
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