Tanzania government blames unnamed individuals for deadly election violence

5 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · Apr 27

At least 518 people were killed after over 500 youths, trained with 16 billion shillings, led attacks during the unrest.
Senior adviser Lazaro Nyalandu said the recruits, funded by outside agitators, targeted gas stations and ruling-party politicians' homes with firearms and bombs.
The government’s account comes six months after the violence, as authorities continue to investigate the orchestrators and address the aftermath of the bloodshed.

A government report confirms 518 deaths but names no killers. Will there be justice?

Are 'outside agitators' or state security forces responsible for Tanzania's election violence?

Was the deadly violence an inevitable result of a 'fraudulent' election?

Can President Hassan's reconciliation plan heal a nation fractured by a brutal crackdown?

With two conflicting reports on the killings, how can the truth ever be known?

Why is the West silent on 500 deaths while seeking Tanzania's minerals?