France, Nov. 2 -- The European Union on Sunday urged the Tanzanian authorities to exercise "maximum restraint in order to preserve human lives," following violence during the re-election of President Samia Suluhu Hassan.

"The EU is deeply concerned by the violence, the internet shutdown, and reports of irregularities in the electoral process in certain areas," said the EU's foreign policy chief, Kaja Kallas, in a statement.

"Reliable reports indicating a significant number of deaths and serious injuries are extremely troubling. The EU urges the authorities to exercise maximum restraint in order to preserve human lives," she said.

Tanzania's main opposition party Chadema on Sunday rejected President Samia Suluhu Hassan'slandslide victor...