2025/2990(RSP) Resolution on a topical subject First reading

Post-election killings and the deteriorating human rights situation in Tanzania, including the case of imprisoned opposition leader Tundu Lissu

A resolution tabled by political groups, usually on an urgent matter or in reaction to a statement by the Commission or Council. Not binding.

Where it stands: Parliament adopted the text on 27 November 2025. This is its final position on the matter.

  1. Tabled for plenary
  2. Plenary vote Adopted 27 November 2025
  3. Parliament’s position Final
How a file moves through Parliament

A file is referred to one lead committee (others may give an opinion). Its rapporteur writes a draft report, committee members table amendments, and the committee votes to adopt the report. The report is then tabled for all MEPs; political groups can table further amendments, which are voted on before the final vote in plenary. The adopted resolution is Parliament’s final position; it is not itself law.

The text, version by version

Adopted by Parliament · latest Adopted text TA10-0302/2025 27 November 2025 ✦ Parliament's resolution denounces violence and excessive force by Tanzanian security forces after the October 2025 elections, condemns the detention of opposition leader Tundu Lissu, and calls for investigations, sanctions, and new elections.⇄ what changed Tabled for plenary Joint motion RC-B10-0514/2025 26 November 2025 ⇄ what changed Tabled for plenary Motion for a resolution B10-0514/2025 24 November 2025 ✦ This resolution condemns the unlawful killings and excessive force by Tanzanian security forces during post-election protests, and the attacks on opposition politicians, journalists, and human rights defenders. Tabled for plenary Motion for a resolution B10-0515/2025 24 November 2025 ✦ The resolution condemns post-election violence and human rights abuses in Tanzania, urges the release of detained opposition figures, and calls for accountability and EU action. Tabled for plenary Motion for a resolution B10-0527/2025 24 November 2025 ✦ Parliament condemns the violent crackdown on protesters in Tanzania after the October 2025 election and calls for accountability for killings and disappearances. Tabled for plenary Motion for a resolution B10-0524/2025 24 November 2025 ✦ 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. Tabled for plenary Motion for a resolution B10-0530/2025 24 November 2025 ✦ This resolution addresses post-election killings and human rights deterioration in Tanzania, including the case of imprisoned opposition leader Tundu Lissu. It calls for his immediate release and an end to repression, arbitrary detention, and killings of opposition figures, journalists, and church officials. Tabled for plenary Motion for a resolution B10-0534/2025 24 November 2025 ✦ This resolution condemns post-election killings and human rights abuses in Tanzania, demanding the release of detained opposition leader Tundu Lissu and other political prisoners, and calling for an independent international inquiry and new elections.

Latest Tabled for plenary → Adopted by Parliament: No change of substance: the two versions differ only in presentation — cover page, numbering or the parts a report carries that the adopted text does not. see the changes →

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Timeline

  1. Plenary stage
  2. Adopted Adopted by an overwhelming majority
    For 539 Against 0 Abstained 27

    Final vote — text as a whole at 12:03 · 95% of votes cast in favour · every MEP’s position →

    How the vote unfolded · 8 ballots

    adopted rejected lapsed square = amendment circle = part of the text decisive vote Solid = roll call (click for every MEP’s vote); faded = no individual positions

    Show all 8 ballots in voting order
    1. Separate vote: after paragraph 7 After § 7
    show of hands — no individual positions recorded
    Rejected
    2. Final vote — text as a whole 12:03 RC-B10-0514/2025 – Motion for a resolution (as a whole)
    Adopted
    3. Alternative motion B10-0514/2025 B10-0514/2025
    show of hands — no individual positions recorded
    Lapsed
    4. Alternative motion B10-0515/2025 B10-0515/2025
    show of hands — no individual positions recorded
    Lapsed
    5. Alternative motion B10-0524/2025 B10-0524/2025
    show of hands — no individual positions recorded
    Lapsed
    6. Alternative motion B10-0527/2025 B10-0527/2025
    show of hands — no individual positions recorded
    Lapsed
    7. Alternative motion B10-0530/2025 B10-0530/2025
    show of hands — no individual positions recorded
    Lapsed
    8. Alternative motion B10-0534/2025 B10-0534/2025
    show of hands — no individual positions recorded
    Lapsed
  3. 26 November 2025 1 amendments tabled for the plenary vote

    Groups propose changes to the tabled text; each is voted on before the final vote.