UK, Canada, Norway Express Concern About Post-Election Violence In Tanzania

2025-11-01 03:02:48

(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) LONDON, Oct 31 (KUNA) - Foreign ministers of Canada, Norway and the United Kingdom expressed Friday deep concern about the post-election violence in Tanzania.
"We are concerned by the situation in Tanzania following the national elections of 28 and 29 October," the foreign ministers said in a joint statement.
"There are credible reports of a large number of fatalities and significant injuries, as a result of the security response to protests, which began on 29 October."
The foreign ministers urged the authorities in Tanzania to act with maximum restraint and respect the right of assembly and freedom of expression.
"We remain concerned that the run-up to the elections was marked by harassment, abductions and intimidation of opposition figures, journalists and civil society actors," they said
"We call on the Tanzanian authorities to uphold their international commitments and ensure that all citizens can participate freely and safely in public life." (end)
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