🚨 From 'Mama' to 'Butcher': President Samia Suluhu Hassan Accused of Massacre of 10,000 Civilians
Shocking allegations of mass graves, Lake Victoria body dumps, and systematic state violence have emerged from Tanzania, as activists call on the International Criminal Court (ICC) to investigate the nation's first female president.
Tanzania, once hopeful for reform under President Samia Suluhu Hassan, has reportedly descended into a nightmare of state-sponsored terror. According to an 85-page dossier presented to the International Criminal Court, the softly-spoken leader now dubbed “The Butcher of Tanzania” is accused of overseeing a systematic operation to crush dissent that has left thousands dead.
📉 The Bloody Toll of the Election
Following a widely condemned re-election in October, where Hassan claimed 98% of the vote amid reports of ballot-stuffing, the country erupted in protests led by Gen-Z and youth activists. The state response was absolute:
Massive Casualties: Dr. Paula Cristina Roque of Intelwatch estimates between 5,000 and 10,000 civilians have been killed by law enforcement.
Mass Graves & Lake Victoria: Reports suggest that bodies were burned or dumped in Lake Victoria to conceal the true death toll.
Internet Blackout: A near-total digital shutdown was implemented to stop horrifying footage of uniformed officers firing live ammunition from reaching the world.
🛑 Evidence of a "Pre-Planned" Operation
Intelwatch argues that the scale of the violence suggests this was not a spontaneous reaction to protests but a deep-seated, pre-planned military operation ordered months in advance. The dossier includes allegations of:
Murder, rape, and torture.
Kidnapping and mysterious disappearances of political dissidents.
Rigged elections and the jailing of key opposition leaders like Tundu Lissu.
🇪🇺 International Condemnation
The British High Commission, the EU Delegation, and the UN have all expressed horror at the "extrajudicial killings." Archbishop Jude Thaddaeus Ruwa’ichi of the Catholic Church described the events as a "disgrace before God," stating that the nation has lost its dignity.
Despite the bloodshed, Hassan’s government maintains the elections were “free and democratic,” labeling protesters as “unpatriotic.” Meanwhile, she has reportedly tightened her grip on power by handing key cabinet roles to her daughter and son-in-law.
⚠️ Impending Crisis: December 9
With Tanzania’s Independence Day approaching on December 9, fears are mounting that another wave of violence is imminent. Hassan has canceled official celebrations, but activists believe the crackdowns will intensify as citizens continue to document the deaths of their loved ones.
❓ WHAT IS YOUR REACTION?
Can international pressure from the ICC bring justice to Tanzania, or will internal political control remain absolute? Should the world take a harder stance against ' Mama Samia'? Share your thoughts below. 👇
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