Western diplomats demand release of bodies after Tanzania election killings

Seventeen Western diplomatic missions in Tanzania have urged authorities torelease bodies of victimskilled in post-election violence and free political prisoners as reports suggesthundreds of protesters and other people were killed following the disputed October 29 elections.The British High Commission, Canadian High Commission, European Union Delegation and 14 European embassies issued a joint statement calling for an independent inquiry intocredible reports from domestic and international organizations showing evidence of extrajudicial killings, disappearances, arbitrary arrests and concealment of dead bodies.Follow The Standard
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on WhatsAppTanzanians took to the streets on October 29 against the re-election of President Samia Suluhu Hassan, in a protest that quicklyescalated into violence and death.Hassan won with 97.66 percent of the vote after opposition parties were effectively barred from participating."We deeply regret the tragic loss of lives and numerous injuries in the wake of the elections," the diplomats said in the statement.The missions called on security forces to act with maximum restraint and urged the government to uphold international commitments to protecting fundamental freedoms andconstitutional rights.The opposition party Chadema has claimed that between 1,000 and 2,000 people were killed in these protests, though the UN Human Rights Office has been unable toindependently verify the casualty figures owing to the volatile security situation and theinternet shutdownwhich followed the vote.UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk urged the Tanzanian authorities to provide information about the fate and whereabouts of all those missing and to hand over the bodies ofthose killed to their loved ones.The diplomatic missions referenced preliminary African Union and Southern African Development Community election reports that identified shortcomings in the electoral process."Any inquiry must be independent, transparent and inclusive, bringing in civil society, faith-based groups and all political actors," the statement said.Stay informed. Subscribe to our newsletterBy clicking on theSIGN UPbutton, you agree to ourTerms & Conditionsand thePrivacy PolicySIGN UPThe diplomats also demanded authorities release all political prisoners and allow detainees legal and medical support.Stay Informed, Stay Empowered: Download the Standard ePaper App!More than 150 people have been arrested since the vote, with many includingchildren allegedly charged with treason.The joint statement follows earlier declarations from the EU High Representative on November 2 and foreign ministers of Canada, Norway and the United Kingdom on October 31regarding the Tanzania elections.The United States is comprehensively reviewing its relationship with Tanzania after condemning repression and disturbing violence against civilians during the post-electioncrackdown.Tanzania's government imposed a curfew and internet blackout whileimposing censorship of protestdocumentation in the days following the election.Tanzania's Vice President Emmanuel Nchimbi said on November 9 the government favoured dialogue, though he provided no further details.The signatories to the joint statement include the embassies of Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Slovakia, Spain,Sweden and Switzerland alongside the British and Canadian high commissions and EU Delegation in Dar es Salaam.Follow The Standard
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hundreds of protesters and other people were killed following the disputed October 29 elections.The British High Commission, Canadian High Commission, European Union Delegation and 14 European embassies issued a joint statement calling for an independent inquiry intocredible reports from domestic and international organizations showing evidence of extrajudicial killings, disappearances, arbitrary arrests and concealment of dead bodies.Follow The Standard
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on WhatsAppTanzanians took to the streets on October 29 against the re-election of President Samia Suluhu Hassan, in a protest that quicklyescalated into violence and death.Hassan won with 97.66 percent of the vote after opposition parties were effectively barred from participating."We deeply regret the tragic loss of lives and numerous injuries in the wake of the elections," the diplomats said in the statement.The missions called on security forces to act with maximum restraint and urged the government to uphold international commitments to protecting fundamental freedoms andconstitutional rights.The opposition party Chadema has claimed that between 1,000 and 2,000 people were killed in these protests, though the UN Human Rights Office has been unable toindependently verify the casualty figures owing to the volatile security situation and theinternet shutdownwhich followed the vote.UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk urged the Tanzanian authorities to provide information about the fate and whereabouts of all those missing and to hand over the bodies ofthose killed to their loved ones.The diplomatic missions referenced preliminary African Union and Southern African Development Community election reports that identified shortcomings in the electoral process."Any inquiry must be independent, transparent and inclusive, bringing in civil society, faith-based groups and all political actors," the statement said.Stay informed. Subscribe to our newsletterBy clicking on theSIGN UPbutton, you agree to ourTerms & Conditionsand thePrivacy PolicySIGN UPThe diplomats also demanded authorities release all political prisoners and allow detainees legal and medical support.Stay Informed, Stay Empowered: Download the Standard ePaper App!More than 150 people have been arrested since the vote, with many includingchildren allegedly charged with treason.The joint statement follows earlier declarations from the EU High Representative on November 2 and foreign ministers of Canada, Norway and the United Kingdom on October 31regarding the Tanzania elections.The United States is comprehensively reviewing its relationship with Tanzania after condemning repression and disturbing violence against civilians during the post-electioncrackdown.Tanzania's government imposed a curfew and internet blackout whileimposing censorship of protestdocumentation in the days following the election.Tanzania's Vice President Emmanuel Nchimbi said on November 9 the government favoured dialogue, though he provided no further details.The signatories to the joint statement include the embassies of Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Slovakia, Spain,Sweden and Switzerland alongside the British and Canadian high commissions and EU Delegation in Dar es Salaam.Follow The Standard
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The British High Commission, Canadian High Commission, European Union Delegation and 14 European embassies issued a joint statement calling for an independent inquiry intocredible reports from domestic and international organizations showing evidence of extrajudicial killings, disappearances, arbitrary arrests and concealment of dead bodies.Follow The Standard
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on WhatsAppTanzanians took to the streets on October 29 against the re-election of President Samia Suluhu Hassan, in a protest that quicklyescalated into violence and death.Hassan won with 97.66 percent of the vote after opposition parties were effectively barred from participating."We deeply regret the tragic loss of lives and numerous injuries in the wake of the elections," the diplomats said in the statement.The missions called on security forces to act with maximum restraint and urged the government to uphold international commitments to protecting fundamental freedoms andconstitutional rights.The opposition party Chadema has claimed that between 1,000 and 2,000 people were killed in these protests, though the UN Human Rights Office has been unable toindependently verify the casualty figures owing to the volatile security situation and theinternet shutdownwhich followed the vote.UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk urged the Tanzanian authorities to provide information about the fate and whereabouts of all those missing and to hand over the bodies ofthose killed to their loved ones.The diplomatic missions referenced preliminary African Union and Southern African Development Community election reports that identified shortcomings in the electoral process."Any inquiry must be independent, transparent and inclusive, bringing in civil society, faith-based groups and all political actors," the statement said.Stay informed. Subscribe to our newsletterBy clicking on theSIGN UPbutton, you agree to ourTerms & Conditionsand thePrivacy PolicySIGN UPThe diplomats also demanded authorities release all political prisoners and allow detainees legal and medical support.Stay Informed, Stay Empowered: Download the Standard ePaper App!More than 150 people have been arrested since the vote, with many includingchildren allegedly charged with treason.The joint statement follows earlier declarations from the EU High Representative on November 2 and foreign ministers of Canada, Norway and the United Kingdom on October 31regarding the Tanzania elections.The United States is comprehensively reviewing its relationship with Tanzania after condemning repression and disturbing violence against civilians during the post-electioncrackdown.Tanzania's government imposed a curfew and internet blackout whileimposing censorship of protestdocumentation in the days following the election.Tanzania's Vice President Emmanuel Nchimbi said on November 9 the government favoured dialogue, though he provided no further details.The signatories to the joint statement include the embassies of Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Slovakia, Spain,Sweden and Switzerland alongside the British and Canadian high commissions and EU Delegation in Dar es Salaam.Follow The Standard
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credible reports from domestic and international organizations showing evidence of extrajudicial killings, disappearances, arbitrary arrests and concealment of dead bodies.Follow The Standard
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on WhatsAppTanzanians took to the streets on October 29 against the re-election of President Samia Suluhu Hassan, in a protest that quicklyescalated into violence and death.Hassan won with 97.66 percent of the vote after opposition parties were effectively barred from participating."We deeply regret the tragic loss of lives and numerous injuries in the wake of the elections," the diplomats said in the statement.The missions called on security forces to act with maximum restraint and urged the government to uphold international commitments to protecting fundamental freedoms andconstitutional rights.The opposition party Chadema has claimed that between 1,000 and 2,000 people were killed in these protests, though the UN Human Rights Office has been unable toindependently verify the casualty figures owing to the volatile security situation and theinternet shutdownwhich followed the vote.UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk urged the Tanzanian authorities to provide information about the fate and whereabouts of all those missing and to hand over the bodies ofthose killed to their loved ones.The diplomatic missions referenced preliminary African Union and Southern African Development Community election reports that identified shortcomings in the electoral process."Any inquiry must be independent, transparent and inclusive, bringing in civil society, faith-based groups and all political actors," the statement said.Stay informed. Subscribe to our newsletterBy clicking on theSIGN UPbutton, you agree to ourTerms & Conditionsand thePrivacy PolicySIGN UPThe diplomats also demanded authorities release all political prisoners and allow detainees legal and medical support.Stay Informed, Stay Empowered: Download the Standard ePaper App!More than 150 people have been arrested since the vote, with many includingchildren allegedly charged with treason.The joint statement follows earlier declarations from the EU High Representative on November 2 and foreign ministers of Canada, Norway and the United Kingdom on October 31regarding the Tanzania elections.The United States is comprehensively reviewing its relationship with Tanzania after condemning repression and disturbing violence against civilians during the post-electioncrackdown.Tanzania's government imposed a curfew and internet blackout whileimposing censorship of protestdocumentation in the days following the election.Tanzania's Vice President Emmanuel Nchimbi said on November 9 the government favoured dialogue, though he provided no further details.The signatories to the joint statement include the embassies of Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Slovakia, Spain,Sweden and Switzerland alongside the British and Canadian high commissions and EU Delegation in Dar es Salaam.Follow The Standard
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Tanzanians took to the streets on October 29 against the re-election of President Samia Suluhu Hassan, in a protest that quicklyescalated into violence and death.Hassan won with 97.66 percent of the vote after opposition parties were effectively barred from participating."We deeply regret the tragic loss of lives and numerous injuries in the wake of the elections," the diplomats said in the statement.The missions called on security forces to act with maximum restraint and urged the government to uphold international commitments to protecting fundamental freedoms andconstitutional rights.The opposition party Chadema has claimed that between 1,000 and 2,000 people were killed in these protests, though the UN Human Rights Office has been unable toindependently verify the casualty figures owing to the volatile security situation and theinternet shutdownwhich followed the vote.UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk urged the Tanzanian authorities to provide information about the fate and whereabouts of all those missing and to hand over the bodies ofthose killed to their loved ones.The diplomatic missions referenced preliminary African Union and Southern African Development Community election reports that identified shortcomings in the electoral process."Any inquiry must be independent, transparent and inclusive, bringing in civil society, faith-based groups and all political actors," the statement said.Stay informed. Subscribe to our newsletterBy clicking on theSIGN UPbutton, you agree to ourTerms & Conditionsand thePrivacy PolicySIGN UPThe diplomats also demanded authorities release all political prisoners and allow detainees legal and medical support.Stay Informed, Stay Empowered: Download the Standard ePaper App!More than 150 people have been arrested since the vote, with many includingchildren allegedly charged with treason.The joint statement follows earlier declarations from the EU High Representative on November 2 and foreign ministers of Canada, Norway and the United Kingdom on October 31regarding the Tanzania elections.The United States is comprehensively reviewing its relationship with Tanzania after condemning repression and disturbing violence against civilians during the post-electioncrackdown.Tanzania's government imposed a curfew and internet blackout whileimposing censorship of protestdocumentation in the days following the election.Tanzania's Vice President Emmanuel Nchimbi said on November 9 the government favoured dialogue, though he provided no further details.The signatories to the joint statement include the embassies of Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Slovakia, Spain,Sweden and Switzerland alongside the British and Canadian high commissions and EU Delegation in Dar es Salaam.Follow The Standard
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Hassan won with 97.66 percent of the vote after opposition parties were effectively barred from participating."We deeply regret the tragic loss of lives and numerous injuries in the wake of the elections," the diplomats said in the statement.The missions called on security forces to act with maximum restraint and urged the government to uphold international commitments to protecting fundamental freedoms andconstitutional rights.The opposition party Chadema has claimed that between 1,000 and 2,000 people were killed in these protests, though the UN Human Rights Office has been unable toindependently verify the casualty figures owing to the volatile security situation and theinternet shutdownwhich followed the vote.UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk urged the Tanzanian authorities to provide information about the fate and whereabouts of all those missing and to hand over the bodies ofthose killed to their loved ones.The diplomatic missions referenced preliminary African Union and Southern African Development Community election reports that identified shortcomings in the electoral process."Any inquiry must be independent, transparent and inclusive, bringing in civil society, faith-based groups and all political actors," the statement said.Stay informed. Subscribe to our newsletterBy clicking on theSIGN UPbutton, you agree to ourTerms & Conditionsand thePrivacy PolicySIGN UPThe diplomats also demanded authorities release all political prisoners and allow detainees legal and medical support.Stay Informed, Stay Empowered: Download the Standard ePaper App!More than 150 people have been arrested since the vote, with many includingchildren allegedly charged with treason.The joint statement follows earlier declarations from the EU High Representative on November 2 and foreign ministers of Canada, Norway and the United Kingdom on October 31regarding the Tanzania elections.The United States is comprehensively reviewing its relationship with Tanzania after condemning repression and disturbing violence against civilians during the post-electioncrackdown.Tanzania's government imposed a curfew and internet blackout whileimposing censorship of protestdocumentation in the days following the election.Tanzania's Vice President Emmanuel Nchimbi said on November 9 the government favoured dialogue, though he provided no further details.The signatories to the joint statement include the embassies of Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Slovakia, Spain,Sweden and Switzerland alongside the British and Canadian high commissions and EU Delegation in Dar es Salaam.Follow The Standard
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"We deeply regret the tragic loss of lives and numerous injuries in the wake of the elections," the diplomats said in the statement.The missions called on security forces to act with maximum restraint and urged the government to uphold international commitments to protecting fundamental freedoms andconstitutional rights.The opposition party Chadema has claimed that between 1,000 and 2,000 people were killed in these protests, though the UN Human Rights Office has been unable toindependently verify the casualty figures owing to the volatile security situation and theinternet shutdownwhich followed the vote.UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk urged the Tanzanian authorities to provide information about the fate and whereabouts of all those missing and to hand over the bodies ofthose killed to their loved ones.The diplomatic missions referenced preliminary African Union and Southern African Development Community election reports that identified shortcomings in the electoral process."Any inquiry must be independent, transparent and inclusive, bringing in civil society, faith-based groups and all political actors," the statement said.Stay informed. Subscribe to our newsletterBy clicking on theSIGN UPbutton, you agree to ourTerms & Conditionsand thePrivacy PolicySIGN UPThe diplomats also demanded authorities release all political prisoners and allow detainees legal and medical support.Stay Informed, Stay Empowered: Download the Standard ePaper App!More than 150 people have been arrested since the vote, with many includingchildren allegedly charged with treason.The joint statement follows earlier declarations from the EU High Representative on November 2 and foreign ministers of Canada, Norway and the United Kingdom on October 31regarding the Tanzania elections.The United States is comprehensively reviewing its relationship with Tanzania after condemning repression and disturbing violence against civilians during the post-electioncrackdown.Tanzania's government imposed a curfew and internet blackout whileimposing censorship of protestdocumentation in the days following the election.Tanzania's Vice President Emmanuel Nchimbi said on November 9 the government favoured dialogue, though he provided no further details.The signatories to the joint statement include the embassies of Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Slovakia, Spain,Sweden and Switzerland alongside the British and Canadian high commissions and EU Delegation in Dar es Salaam.Follow The Standard
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The missions called on security forces to act with maximum restraint and urged the government to uphold international commitments to protecting fundamental freedoms andconstitutional rights.The opposition party Chadema has claimed that between 1,000 and 2,000 people were killed in these protests, though the UN Human Rights Office has been unable toindependently verify the casualty figures owing to the volatile security situation and theinternet shutdownwhich followed the vote.UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk urged the Tanzanian authorities to provide information about the fate and whereabouts of all those missing and to hand over the bodies ofthose killed to their loved ones.The diplomatic missions referenced preliminary African Union and Southern African Development Community election reports that identified shortcomings in the electoral process."Any inquiry must be independent, transparent and inclusive, bringing in civil society, faith-based groups and all political actors," the statement said.Stay informed. Subscribe to our newsletterBy clicking on theSIGN UPbutton, you agree to ourTerms & Conditionsand thePrivacy PolicySIGN UPThe diplomats also demanded authorities release all political prisoners and allow detainees legal and medical support.Stay Informed, Stay Empowered: Download the Standard ePaper App!More than 150 people have been arrested since the vote, with many includingchildren allegedly charged with treason.The joint statement follows earlier declarations from the EU High Representative on November 2 and foreign ministers of Canada, Norway and the United Kingdom on October 31regarding the Tanzania elections.The United States is comprehensively reviewing its relationship with Tanzania after condemning repression and disturbing violence against civilians during the post-electioncrackdown.Tanzania's government imposed a curfew and internet blackout whileimposing censorship of protestdocumentation in the days following the election.Tanzania's Vice President Emmanuel Nchimbi said on November 9 the government favoured dialogue, though he provided no further details.The signatories to the joint statement include the embassies of Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Slovakia, Spain,Sweden and Switzerland alongside the British and Canadian high commissions and EU Delegation in Dar es Salaam.Follow The Standard
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constitutional rights.The opposition party Chadema has claimed that between 1,000 and 2,000 people were killed in these protests, though the UN Human Rights Office has been unable toindependently verify the casualty figures owing to the volatile security situation and theinternet shutdownwhich followed the vote.UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk urged the Tanzanian authorities to provide information about the fate and whereabouts of all those missing and to hand over the bodies ofthose killed to their loved ones.The diplomatic missions referenced preliminary African Union and Southern African Development Community election reports that identified shortcomings in the electoral process."Any inquiry must be independent, transparent and inclusive, bringing in civil society, faith-based groups and all political actors," the statement said.Stay informed. Subscribe to our newsletterBy clicking on theSIGN UPbutton, you agree to ourTerms & Conditionsand thePrivacy PolicySIGN UPThe diplomats also demanded authorities release all political prisoners and allow detainees legal and medical support.Stay Informed, Stay Empowered: Download the Standard ePaper App!More than 150 people have been arrested since the vote, with many includingchildren allegedly charged with treason.The joint statement follows earlier declarations from the EU High Representative on November 2 and foreign ministers of Canada, Norway and the United Kingdom on October 31regarding the Tanzania elections.The United States is comprehensively reviewing its relationship with Tanzania after condemning repression and disturbing violence against civilians during the post-electioncrackdown.Tanzania's government imposed a curfew and internet blackout whileimposing censorship of protestdocumentation in the days following the election.Tanzania's Vice President Emmanuel Nchimbi said on November 9 the government favoured dialogue, though he provided no further details.The signatories to the joint statement include the embassies of Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Slovakia, Spain,Sweden and Switzerland alongside the British and Canadian high commissions and EU Delegation in Dar es Salaam.Follow The Standard
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The opposition party Chadema has claimed that between 1,000 and 2,000 people were killed in these protests, though the UN Human Rights Office has been unable toindependently verify the casualty figures owing to the volatile security situation and theinternet shutdownwhich followed the vote.UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk urged the Tanzanian authorities to provide information about the fate and whereabouts of all those missing and to hand over the bodies ofthose killed to their loved ones.The diplomatic missions referenced preliminary African Union and Southern African Development Community election reports that identified shortcomings in the electoral process."Any inquiry must be independent, transparent and inclusive, bringing in civil society, faith-based groups and all political actors," the statement said.Stay informed. Subscribe to our newsletterBy clicking on theSIGN UPbutton, you agree to ourTerms & Conditionsand thePrivacy PolicySIGN UPThe diplomats also demanded authorities release all political prisoners and allow detainees legal and medical support.Stay Informed, Stay Empowered: Download the Standard ePaper App!More than 150 people have been arrested since the vote, with many includingchildren allegedly charged with treason.The joint statement follows earlier declarations from the EU High Representative on November 2 and foreign ministers of Canada, Norway and the United Kingdom on October 31regarding the Tanzania elections.The United States is comprehensively reviewing its relationship with Tanzania after condemning repression and disturbing violence against civilians during the post-electioncrackdown.Tanzania's government imposed a curfew and internet blackout whileimposing censorship of protestdocumentation in the days following the election.Tanzania's Vice President Emmanuel Nchimbi said on November 9 the government favoured dialogue, though he provided no further details.The signatories to the joint statement include the embassies of Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Slovakia, Spain,Sweden and Switzerland alongside the British and Canadian high commissions and EU Delegation in Dar es Salaam.Follow The Standard
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independently verify the casualty figures owing to the volatile security situation and theinternet shutdownwhich followed the vote.UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk urged the Tanzanian authorities to provide information about the fate and whereabouts of all those missing and to hand over the bodies ofthose killed to their loved ones.The diplomatic missions referenced preliminary African Union and Southern African Development Community election reports that identified shortcomings in the electoral process."Any inquiry must be independent, transparent and inclusive, bringing in civil society, faith-based groups and all political actors," the statement said.Stay informed. Subscribe to our newsletterBy clicking on theSIGN UPbutton, you agree to ourTerms & Conditionsand thePrivacy PolicySIGN UPThe diplomats also demanded authorities release all political prisoners and allow detainees legal and medical support.Stay Informed, Stay Empowered: Download the Standard ePaper App!More than 150 people have been arrested since the vote, with many includingchildren allegedly charged with treason.The joint statement follows earlier declarations from the EU High Representative on November 2 and foreign ministers of Canada, Norway and the United Kingdom on October 31regarding the Tanzania elections.The United States is comprehensively reviewing its relationship with Tanzania after condemning repression and disturbing violence against civilians during the post-electioncrackdown.Tanzania's government imposed a curfew and internet blackout whileimposing censorship of protestdocumentation in the days following the election.Tanzania's Vice President Emmanuel Nchimbi said on November 9 the government favoured dialogue, though he provided no further details.The signatories to the joint statement include the embassies of Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Slovakia, Spain,Sweden and Switzerland alongside the British and Canadian high commissions and EU Delegation in Dar es Salaam.Follow The Standard
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UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk urged the Tanzanian authorities to provide information about the fate and whereabouts of all those missing and to hand over the bodies ofthose killed to their loved ones.The diplomatic missions referenced preliminary African Union and Southern African Development Community election reports that identified shortcomings in the electoral process."Any inquiry must be independent, transparent and inclusive, bringing in civil society, faith-based groups and all political actors," the statement said.Stay informed. Subscribe to our newsletterBy clicking on theSIGN UPbutton, you agree to ourTerms & Conditionsand thePrivacy PolicySIGN UPThe diplomats also demanded authorities release all political prisoners and allow detainees legal and medical support.Stay Informed, Stay Empowered: Download the Standard ePaper App!More than 150 people have been arrested since the vote, with many includingchildren allegedly charged with treason.The joint statement follows earlier declarations from the EU High Representative on November 2 and foreign ministers of Canada, Norway and the United Kingdom on October 31regarding the Tanzania elections.The United States is comprehensively reviewing its relationship with Tanzania after condemning repression and disturbing violence against civilians during the post-electioncrackdown.Tanzania's government imposed a curfew and internet blackout whileimposing censorship of protestdocumentation in the days following the election.Tanzania's Vice President Emmanuel Nchimbi said on November 9 the government favoured dialogue, though he provided no further details.The signatories to the joint statement include the embassies of Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Slovakia, Spain,Sweden and Switzerland alongside the British and Canadian high commissions and EU Delegation in Dar es Salaam.Follow The Standard
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those killed to their loved ones.The diplomatic missions referenced preliminary African Union and Southern African Development Community election reports that identified shortcomings in the electoral process."Any inquiry must be independent, transparent and inclusive, bringing in civil society, faith-based groups and all political actors," the statement said.Stay informed. Subscribe to our newsletterBy clicking on theSIGN UPbutton, you agree to ourTerms & Conditionsand thePrivacy PolicySIGN UPThe diplomats also demanded authorities release all political prisoners and allow detainees legal and medical support.Stay Informed, Stay Empowered: Download the Standard ePaper App!More than 150 people have been arrested since the vote, with many includingchildren allegedly charged with treason.The joint statement follows earlier declarations from the EU High Representative on November 2 and foreign ministers of Canada, Norway and the United Kingdom on October 31regarding the Tanzania elections.The United States is comprehensively reviewing its relationship with Tanzania after condemning repression and disturbing violence against civilians during the post-electioncrackdown.Tanzania's government imposed a curfew and internet blackout whileimposing censorship of protestdocumentation in the days following the election.Tanzania's Vice President Emmanuel Nchimbi said on November 9 the government favoured dialogue, though he provided no further details.The signatories to the joint statement include the embassies of Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Slovakia, Spain,Sweden and Switzerland alongside the British and Canadian high commissions and EU Delegation in Dar es Salaam.Follow The Standard
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The diplomatic missions referenced preliminary African Union and Southern African Development Community election reports that identified shortcomings in the electoral process."Any inquiry must be independent, transparent and inclusive, bringing in civil society, faith-based groups and all political actors," the statement said.Stay informed. Subscribe to our newsletterBy clicking on theSIGN UPbutton, you agree to ourTerms & Conditionsand thePrivacy PolicySIGN UPThe diplomats also demanded authorities release all political prisoners and allow detainees legal and medical support.Stay Informed, Stay Empowered: Download the Standard ePaper App!More than 150 people have been arrested since the vote, with many includingchildren allegedly charged with treason.The joint statement follows earlier declarations from the EU High Representative on November 2 and foreign ministers of Canada, Norway and the United Kingdom on October 31regarding the Tanzania elections.The United States is comprehensively reviewing its relationship with Tanzania after condemning repression and disturbing violence against civilians during the post-electioncrackdown.Tanzania's government imposed a curfew and internet blackout whileimposing censorship of protestdocumentation in the days following the election.Tanzania's Vice President Emmanuel Nchimbi said on November 9 the government favoured dialogue, though he provided no further details.The signatories to the joint statement include the embassies of Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Slovakia, Spain,Sweden and Switzerland alongside the British and Canadian high commissions and EU Delegation in Dar es Salaam.Follow The Standard
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"Any inquiry must be independent, transparent and inclusive, bringing in civil society, faith-based groups and all political actors," the statement said.Stay informed. Subscribe to our newsletterBy clicking on theSIGN UPbutton, you agree to ourTerms & Conditionsand thePrivacy PolicySIGN UPThe diplomats also demanded authorities release all political prisoners and allow detainees legal and medical support.Stay Informed, Stay Empowered: Download the Standard ePaper App!More than 150 people have been arrested since the vote, with many includingchildren allegedly charged with treason.The joint statement follows earlier declarations from the EU High Representative on November 2 and foreign ministers of Canada, Norway and the United Kingdom on October 31regarding the Tanzania elections.The United States is comprehensively reviewing its relationship with Tanzania after condemning repression and disturbing violence against civilians during the post-electioncrackdown.Tanzania's government imposed a curfew and internet blackout whileimposing censorship of protestdocumentation in the days following the election.Tanzania's Vice President Emmanuel Nchimbi said on November 9 the government favoured dialogue, though he provided no further details.The signatories to the joint statement include the embassies of Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Slovakia, Spain,Sweden and Switzerland alongside the British and Canadian high commissions and EU Delegation in Dar es Salaam.Follow The Standard
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The diplomats also demanded authorities release all political prisoners and allow detainees legal and medical support.Stay Informed, Stay Empowered: Download the Standard ePaper App!More than 150 people have been arrested since the vote, with many includingchildren allegedly charged with treason.The joint statement follows earlier declarations from the EU High Representative on November 2 and foreign ministers of Canada, Norway and the United Kingdom on October 31regarding the Tanzania elections.The United States is comprehensively reviewing its relationship with Tanzania after condemning repression and disturbing violence against civilians during the post-electioncrackdown.Tanzania's government imposed a curfew and internet blackout whileimposing censorship of protestdocumentation in the days following the election.Tanzania's Vice President Emmanuel Nchimbi said on November 9 the government favoured dialogue, though he provided no further details.The signatories to the joint statement include the embassies of Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Slovakia, Spain,Sweden and Switzerland alongside the British and Canadian high commissions and EU Delegation in Dar es Salaam.Follow The Standard
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More than 150 people have been arrested since the vote, with many includingchildren allegedly charged with treason.The joint statement follows earlier declarations from the EU High Representative on November 2 and foreign ministers of Canada, Norway and the United Kingdom on October 31regarding the Tanzania elections.The United States is comprehensively reviewing its relationship with Tanzania after condemning repression and disturbing violence against civilians during the post-electioncrackdown.Tanzania's government imposed a curfew and internet blackout whileimposing censorship of protestdocumentation in the days following the election.Tanzania's Vice President Emmanuel Nchimbi said on November 9 the government favoured dialogue, though he provided no further details.The signatories to the joint statement include the embassies of Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Slovakia, Spain,Sweden and Switzerland alongside the British and Canadian high commissions and EU Delegation in Dar es Salaam.Follow The Standard
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The joint statement follows earlier declarations from the EU High Representative on November 2 and foreign ministers of Canada, Norway and the United Kingdom on October 31regarding the Tanzania elections.The United States is comprehensively reviewing its relationship with Tanzania after condemning repression and disturbing violence against civilians during the post-electioncrackdown.Tanzania's government imposed a curfew and internet blackout whileimposing censorship of protestdocumentation in the days following the election.Tanzania's Vice President Emmanuel Nchimbi said on November 9 the government favoured dialogue, though he provided no further details.The signatories to the joint statement include the embassies of Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Slovakia, Spain,Sweden and Switzerland alongside the British and Canadian high commissions and EU Delegation in Dar es Salaam.Follow The Standard
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regarding the Tanzania elections.The United States is comprehensively reviewing its relationship with Tanzania after condemning repression and disturbing violence against civilians during the post-electioncrackdown.Tanzania's government imposed a curfew and internet blackout whileimposing censorship of protestdocumentation in the days following the election.Tanzania's Vice President Emmanuel Nchimbi said on November 9 the government favoured dialogue, though he provided no further details.The signatories to the joint statement include the embassies of Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Slovakia, Spain,Sweden and Switzerland alongside the British and Canadian high commissions and EU Delegation in Dar es Salaam.Follow The Standard
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The United States is comprehensively reviewing its relationship with Tanzania after condemning repression and disturbing violence against civilians during the post-electioncrackdown.Tanzania's government imposed a curfew and internet blackout whileimposing censorship of protestdocumentation in the days following the election.Tanzania's Vice President Emmanuel Nchimbi said on November 9 the government favoured dialogue, though he provided no further details.The signatories to the joint statement include the embassies of Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Slovakia, Spain,Sweden and Switzerland alongside the British and Canadian high commissions and EU Delegation in Dar es Salaam.Follow The Standard
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crackdown.Tanzania's government imposed a curfew and internet blackout whileimposing censorship of protestdocumentation in the days following the election.Tanzania's Vice President Emmanuel Nchimbi said on November 9 the government favoured dialogue, though he provided no further details.The signatories to the joint statement include the embassies of Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Slovakia, Spain,Sweden and Switzerland alongside the British and Canadian high commissions and EU Delegation in Dar es Salaam.Follow The Standard
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Tanzania's government imposed a curfew and internet blackout whileimposing censorship of protestdocumentation in the days following the election.Tanzania's Vice President Emmanuel Nchimbi said on November 9 the government favoured dialogue, though he provided no further details.The signatories to the joint statement include the embassies of Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Slovakia, Spain,Sweden and Switzerland alongside the British and Canadian high commissions and EU Delegation in Dar es Salaam.Follow The Standard
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Tanzania's Vice President Emmanuel Nchimbi said on November 9 the government favoured dialogue, though he provided no further details.The signatories to the joint statement include the embassies of Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Slovakia, Spain,Sweden and Switzerland alongside the British and Canadian high commissions and EU Delegation in Dar es Salaam.Follow The Standard
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The signatories to the joint statement include the embassies of Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Slovakia, Spain,Sweden and Switzerland alongside the British and Canadian high commissions and EU Delegation in Dar es Salaam.Follow The Standard
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Sweden and Switzerland alongside the British and Canadian high commissions and EU Delegation in Dar es Salaam.Follow The Standard
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