Joint Statement by European Union Heads of Mission, the British High Commission, the Canadian High Commission, and the Embassies of Norway and Switzerland on Recent Events in[...]

"The Delegation of the European Union in agreement with the EU Heads of Mission in Tanzania, the High Commission of Canada, the Embassy of Norway, the Embassy of Switzerland and the British High Commission are deeply concerned about the recent reports of acts of violence, disappearances and deaths of political and human rights activists and call for a thorough inquiry into these events. Our condolences go to all their families.

We urge the government of Tanzania to ensure the protection of the opposition, as promised by President Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan's "4R" plan and for authorities to act as a guardian of fundamental rights of the people, including the freedom of expression.

We welcome the President's call for an immediate investigation to identify the responsible criminals and to ensure that accountability is upheld.

We note with great concern that these recent developments threaten democratic values and the rights of Tanzanian citizens, in a country which is respected globally for peace and stability, and we join the call to safeguard the peace and stability of the country."

Statement in swahili/media/111602