President Samia Suluhu Hassan has reaffirmed her government's commitment to political dialogue and national unity in the aftermath of deadly post-election violence following the 2025 polls, which left hundreds dead. During a meeting with representatives from 18 political parties, the president pledged to establish a reconciliation commission to facilitate the next phase of the constitutional review process.
The president said the proposed commission will help accelerate consensus-building and ensure all constitutional reform procedures align with the country's laws and regulations.
The gathering marked the second time since the October 2025 election that senior opposition leaders have been brought together for high-level reconciliation talks.
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Criticism of the government's brutal crackdown on widespread protests after the October 2025 elections continues to intensify. Human rights groups and civil society organizations are urging the international community, including the UN Human Rights Council, to ensure that those responsible for the violence are held accountable.
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