Tanzania: UN calls for probe into protests killings as hundreds face treason charges

The United Nations called on Tuesday for an investigation into the alleged killings of hundreds of people in protests that erupted during last month’s disputed elections in Tanzania.

The call for a probe comes as Tanzanian authorities have charged hundreds of people with treason over these demonstrations.

UN human rights chief Volker Türk said there was “an apparent attempt [from the government] to conceal evidence” of…