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Tanzania Protesters Allegedly Target Voters, Cut Inked Fingers in Post-Election Violence

DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania — Disturbing reports have emerged from Tanzania of violent attacks targeting citizens who participated in the recent elections, with allegations that protesters are assaulting voters by cutting their fingers marked with indelible ink.

Voter showing his inked finger after voting

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The alleged attacks represent a dramatic escalation in post-election violence that has engulfed the East African nation since Wednesday. Indelible ink, commonly applied to voters’ fingers to prevent multiple voting, has reportedly become a way to identify those who cast ballots.

While the extent and verification of these incidents remain unclear, social media posts and unconfirmed reports suggest that some demonstrators view voters as complicit in what they allege was a rigged election process favoring the ruling CCM party.

Human rights organizations have expressed alarm at the reports, calling for immediate intervention to protect citizens and urging restraint from all parties involved in the ongoing unrest.

The violence adds another troubling dimension to protests that began after videos surfaced allegedly showing CCM officials pre-marking ballot papers. Demonstrators have been demanding the release of opposition leader Tundu Lissu and threatening to storm the State House.

Tanzanian authorities have not officially commented on the alleged attacks against voters, though security forces remain deployed across major cities in response to the broader civil unrest.

International observers have called for calm and urged Tanzanian leaders to address election irregularities through legal and peaceful channels while ensuring the safety of all citizens regardless of their voting choices.