Indonesia Confirms No Citizens Injured in Tanzania Election Unrest

16 hours ago 4

November 2, 2025 | 09:42 am

President of the United Republic of Tanzania Samia Suluhu Hassan at a state ceremony at the Bogor Palace, West Java, January 25, 2024. Tempo/Subekti

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed that no Indonesian citizens have been injured in the massive demonstrations surrounding the general election in Tanzania.

According to a written statement posted on social media on Saturday, as quoted by Antara, the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, along with the Indonesian Embassy in Dar Es Salaam, continues to monitor developments in Tanzania and the safety of Indonesian citizens in the country.

"Based on information gathered, there have been no reports of Indonesian citizens being killed," the Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated.

The Indonesian Embassy in Dar Es Salaam recorded 112 Indonesian citizens in Tanzania as of September 2025, spread across Dar Es Salaam and the Zanzibar region, the Ministry stated.

Given that the security situation has not yet fully recovered, Indonesian citizens in Tanzania are advised to remain vigilant, avoid crowds, and comply with all local government regulations and provisions.

The Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs also urges Indonesian citizens in Tanzania to immediately contact the Indonesian Embassy in Dar Es Salaam at +255-78-60098701 in the event of an emergency.

Massive protests erupted in Tanzania ahead of Wednesday's presidential, National Assembly, and regional legislative elections, and continued as of this writing.

The protests stemmed from voter frustration over the lack of meaningful competition in the election, following the disqualification of the opposition presidential candidate. Local media reported that 700 Tanzanians had been killed in the three days of protests.

On Saturday, Tanzanian authorities announced that incumbent President Samia Suluhu Hassan had won the election, securing 97.66 percent of the vote.

Hassan has served as Tanzania's president since 2021, when she succeeded her predecessor, John Magufuli, who died in office.

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres expressed "deep concern" over the unrest in Tanzania.

Meanwhile, the African Union and the East African Community (EAC) called on Tanzanian authorities to ensure transparency in their handling of the post-election unrest.

Editor's Choice: Death Toll Reaches 700 in Tanzania's Bloody Post-Election Protests

Click here to get the latest news updates from Tempo on Google News

Ministry of Defense Spokesperson: Political Stability Is Part of National Defense

6 menit lalu

Ministry of Defense Spokesperson: Political Stability Is Part of National Defense

Indonesia's Defense Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin has met with several political party leaders. He said the meetings were meant to strengthen unity.

Facts About the Indonesia-South Korea KF-21 Fighter Jet Project

1 jam lalu

Facts About the Indonesia-South Korea KF-21 Fighter Jet Project

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto stated that Indonesian ministers will discuss the KF-21 fighter jet project with South Korean ministers.

Indonesia's Free Nutritious Meals Program Under Fire for Safety Failures and Governance Breakdown

3 jam lalu

Indonesia's Free Nutritious Meals Program Under Fire for Safety Failures and Governance Breakdown

Indonesia's flagship free nutritious meals (MBG) initiative is now facing intense scrutiny following a series of mass food poisoning incidents.

BMKG: Rain to Hit Jakarta This Afternoon, Beware of Lightning and Wind

3 jam lalu

BMKG: Rain to Hit Jakarta This Afternoon, Beware of Lightning and Wind

Referring to the BMKG weather forecast, Jakarta and its surrounding areas are expected to be cloudy on Sunday morning. Rain is predicted to fall steadily from the afternoon until 7:00 PM.

Indonesia's Janice Tjen Reaches Final of Chennai Open 2025 After Defeating Thailand

3 jam lalu