2 opposition figures killed as Tanzania holds election: Party

DAR ES SALAAM: Tanzanian opposition party Chadema said two of its members were killed on the eve of Wednesday's local elections, and accused the authorities of rigging the vote.

Chadema said in a statement that a candidate, George Juma Mohamed, was shot dead by ruling party supporters in his home late Tuesday, while a local party leader, Steven Chalamila, was killed in a machete attack.

The party also detailed irregularities in voting in seven constituencies, including ballot-stuffing.
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