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On post-election killings and deteriorating human rights situation in Tanzania, including the case of imprisoned opposition leader Tundu Lissu
on behalf of the Renew Group · Rapporteur: Abir AlSahlani, Dan Barna, Barry Andrews, Petras Auštrevičius, Malik Azmani, Helmut Brandstätter, Charles Goerens, Engin Eroglu, Svenja Hahn, Karin Karlsbro, Ilhan Kyuchyuk, Nathalie Loiseau, Jan-Christoph Oetjen, Urmas Paet, Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann, Hilde Vautmans, Yvan Verougstraete, Lucia Yar
This resolution denounces violence by Tanzanian security forces after the October 2025 elections and urges the government to stop crackdowns, lift restrictions, and respect freedoms.¶¶ It calls for due process for opposition members, an external investigation into human rights violations, targeted EU measures, and inclusive national dialogue.¶¶¶
Key points
- Denounces violence and excessive force by Tanzanian security forces after the October 2025 elections, and the government's denial of wrongdoing amid reports of mass graves.¶
- Urges the Tanzanian government and security forces to cease violent crackdowns on peaceful demonstrators and political opponents, lift undue restrictions on communications, and respect fundamental freedoms.¶
- Laments the failure to implement demands from its May 2025 resolution, including release of Tundu Lissu, judicial reforms, human rights improvements, and electoral reform.¶
- Welcomes the Commission's withdrawal of its draft implementing decision and calls for putting on hold direct support to the government while ensuring funding to NGOs and civil society is not impacted.¶
- Urges Tanzanian authorities to ensure due process and an independent judiciary in all proceedings against opposition members and protesters, particularly in the case of Mr. Lissu.¶
- Calls for a prompt, thorough, independent and impartial investigation by an external credible partner into human rights violations during and after the elections, ensuring accountability and justice.¶
- Welcomes actions of African regional organisations and calls on the EU to consider targeted measures against those responsible, while encouraging the East African Community to engage in mediation.¶
- Calls on the President and government of Tanzania to engage in inclusive national dialogue and reconciliation with victims, opposition, and civil society.¶
Who is affected
- Tanzanian government and security forces: must stop violence, lift restrictions, ensure due process, and engage in dialogue.¶¶¶
- Opposition members and protesters, including Tundu Lissu: should receive due process and benefit from investigation and accountability.¶¶
- EU and Commission: to hold direct support to the government, consider targeted measures, and ensure NGO funding continues.¶¶
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