Prosecutors in Tanzania have charged dozens of people with treason over a wave of deadly protests sparked by a disputed election .

At least 76 people were accused of intending to obstruct the October 29 election, The Associated Press news agency reported on Friday, citing the charge sheet.

The Reuters news agency reported that at least 145 people were charged with treason for alleged involvement in the protests, citing court documents.

In addition to treason, the suspects also face criminal conspiracy charges, The AP reported.

Specific charges were only outlined against one person, a businesswoman who prosecutors allege encouraged protesters to buy tear-gas masks from her business during the demonstrations.

Human rights activists and the main opposition party Chadema said security f

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