Sittings · Document
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION (2025/2990(RSP)) 2025-11-24
On the post-election killings and deteriorating human rights situation in Tanzania, including the case of imprisoned opposition leader Tundu Lissu
on behalf of the ESN Group · Rapporteur: Tomasz Froelich, Petr Bystron
✦ In short · AI summary of this text, generated 4 Sept 2026
Parliament condemns the violent crackdown on protesters in Tanzania after the October 2025 election and calls for accountability for killings and disappearances.¶¶ It notes EU funds to Tanzania have not improved governance and calls on the Commission to rethink its strategy, while encouraging dialogue and reforms.¶¶
Key points
- Strongly condemns the Tanzanian government's unprecedented violent crackdown against protestors and ordinary citizens.¶
- Reaffirms the right of Tanzanians to peaceful protests under the Tanzanian constitution.¶
- Notes that corruption is a main structural root of public discontent.¶
- Notes that security services have become politicised and are reportedly implicated in abductions and violence against political opponents.¶
- Notes that EU funding for governance, human rights, anti-corruption, electoral reforms and accountability has not led to serious improvement; calls on the Commission to rethink its strategy.¶
- Notes that the EU Parliament's committees objected to disbursement of EU funds and the Commission confirmed funds are frozen.¶
- Calls on Tanzanian authorities to ensure those responsible for killings and disappearances are brought to justice.¶
- Encourages CCM to hold talks with opposition parties and a dialogue leading to constitutional review and judicial and electoral reform; release of Tundu Lissu could boost talks.¶
Who is affected
- Tanzanian government and authorities: must ensure justice for killings and disappearances.¶
- CCM party: encouraged to hold talks with opposition and pursue reforms.¶
- Opposition leaders like Tundu Lissu: release could boost dialogue.¶
- European Commission: asked to rethink strategy on EU funding to Tanzania.¶
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