Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan has initiated an official investigation into the widespread unrest that erupted during the recent election week, following allegations that her government violently suppressed historic protests. The announcement comes after she was re-elected with an overwhelming 98% of the vote, a result the opposition has labeled a ‘mockery of democracy.’ In a parliamentary address, President Samia urged prosecutors to exercise leniency towards those arrested during the violence, invoking a biblical reference: ‘Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.’ Her call for mercy aligns with the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk’s, plea for a transparent investigation into reports of killings and human rights violations during and after the 29 October elections. The opposition claims hundreds may have died in the post-election chaos, though official figures remain undisclosed. The violence has shocked a nation long regarded as a bastion of stability and order. President Samia emphasized the need for political parties to engage in constructive dialogue and reaffirmed her commitment to a new constitution-making process. Analysts attribute the unrest to a tense political climate fueled by stalled reforms, youth discontent, internal power struggles within the ruling party, and the systematic exclusion of opposition leaders from the election. While President Samia’s initial leadership was praised for fostering openness, recent months have seen a surge in abductions, arrests, and killings of opposition members, casting doubt on her reform agenda.