05/12/2025
A joint statement has been released by the embassies of the United Kingdom, Canada, and 14 European nations in Tanzania, calling on the government to take urgent humanitarian and legal steps following recent unrest in the country.
In their message, the diplomatic missions urged President Samia Suluhu’s administration to:
• allow families to receive the bodies of loved ones who lost their lives during the recent political tensions
• ensure that all individuals in custody are granted access to legal counsel
• allow medical support for those who were injured or detained
• promote transparency and calm during this sensitive period
The statement has sparked national and international discussion, with human rights groups, civil society, and regional observers closely watching the government’s next move.
Africa Exposé Network will continue following this developing story as more reactions and official responses emerge.
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