Otago medical students return home safely from Tanzania

Saturday 8 November 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Sat 8 Nov 2025, 9:21am

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Six Otago University medical students have returned to New Zealand after fleeing political unrest in Tanzania. The students were on a medical elective when deadly protests and clashes erupted in Dar es Salaam following disputed election results.

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1. RNZSat 8 Nov 2025, 4:51am

   Otago medical students home safe after political violence erupts in Tanzania (opens in new tab)

2. Otago Daily TimesSat 8 Nov 2025, 8:06am

   Otago students flee Tanzania as political violence erupts (opens in new tab)

3. NZ HeraldSat 8 Nov 2025, 9:21am

   Otago medical students return home safely after Tanzania unrest (opens in new tab)