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Denmark withholds aid and cancels minister visit to Tanzania over human rights situation. Danmark tilbageholder millioner til Tanzania for homofobi jp.dk/d?id=11006527
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En tanzanisk guvernørs klapjagt på homoseksuelle kan have sat en kæp i hjulet for fremtidig millionstøtte fra Danmark.
Det fortæller udviklingsminister Ulla Tørnæs (V) onsdag under et møde i Folketingssalen. Det gør hun på et spørgsmål om emnet fra udviklingsordfører Claus Kvist Hansen (DF).
Her siger ministeren, at hun tilbageholder 65 millioner kroner, der skulle være givet til det østafrikanske land i år.
Jeg er meget bekymret for den negative udvikling i Tanzania. Senest med helt uacceptable homofobiske udtalelser fra en kommissær.
- Respekt for menneskerettighederne er blandt de vigtigste prioriteter i Danmarks udviklingssamarbejde. Det indebærer retten til ikke at blive diskrimineret på baggrund af seksuel orientering, siger Ulla Tørnæs.
For nogle uger siden opfordrede Paul Makonda, der er guvernør i Tanzanias største by, Dar-es-Salaam, borgerne til at angive bøsser og lesbiske.
Desuden sagde han ifølge DR på et pressemøde, at han ville få et efterforskningshold til at gennemsøge sociale medier for homoseksuelle, så de kunne blive anholdt.
I Tanzania kan homoseksuelle relationer straffes med op til 30 års fængsel.
Det er samtidig det land, som med 349 millioner kroner sidste år modtog næstmest i støtte fra Danmark. Men Makondas kommentarer har skabt uvished om fremtidig støtte.
- En række frihedsrettigheder er under stigende pres. Derfor er der efter min opfattelse behov for at revurdere Danmarks engagement i Tanzania, siger Ulla Tørnæs.
Foruden den tilbageholdte støtte har ministeren holdt møde med Tanzanias udenrigsminister, og Tanzanias ambassadør i Danmark er indkaldt til en samtale i udenrigsministeriet.
Tørnæs har også udskudt en planlagt rejse til Tanzania.
I slutningen af november vil udviklingsministeren med sine EU-kolleger debattere, hvordan støtten til det østafrikanske land skal se ud fremadrettet.
- I fællesskab skal vi drøfte situationen grundigt. Sådan understøtter vi bedst målsætningen om udvikling, demokrati og menneskerettigheder for Tanzanias befolkning, siger hun.
Makonda fortryder ikke sine homofobiske udmeldinger, som han har fået international kritik for.
- Jeg vil hellere gøre de lande vrede, end jeg vil gøre Gud vred, har han ifølge DR sagt.
Tørnæs omfordeler dele af Tanzanias støtte, så der gives 40 millioner kroner ekstra til lokale organisationer, som arbejder med menneskerettigheder.
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ENGLISH TRANSLATION:
A tanzanian governor's (Makonda) hunt for homosexuals may have put a jaw in the wheel for future million support from Denmark.
This is what Ulla Tørnæs, Minister for Development, said on Wednesday at a meeting in the Parliamentary Chamber. She is doing a question about the subject from development rapporteur Claus Kvist Hansen (DF).
Here the minister says she holds 65 million dollars to be given to the East African country this year.
"I am very concerned about the negative development in Tanzania. Most recently with totally unacceptable homophobic statements from a Commissioner.
- Respect for human rights is one of the most important priorities in Denmark's development cooperation. It implies the right not to be discriminated against on the basis of sexual orientation, says Ulla Tørnæs.
A few weeks ago, Paul Makonda, governor of Tanzania's largest city, Dar-es-Salaam, called for the citizens to indicate gays and lesbians.
In addition, according to DR, at a press conference, he said he would have an investigation team to search for social media for homosexuals, so they could be arrested.
In Tanzania, homosexual relationships can be punished by up to 30 years in prison.
It is also the country that received NOK 349 million last year in support of Denmark. But Makona's comments have caused uncertainty about future support.
- A number of freedoms are under increasing pressure. Therefore, in my view, it is necessary to review Denmark's engagement in Tanzania, says Ulla Tørnæs.
In addition to the detained support, the minister has met with the foreign minister of Tanzania, and Tanzania's ambassador to Denmark has been invited to a conference in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Tørnæs has also postpone a planned trip to Tanzania.
By the end of November, the Minister for Development, with his EU colleagues, will debate how the East African country's support should look forward.
- Together we must discuss the situation thoroughly. We best support our goal of development, democracy and human rights for the people of Tanzania, she says.
Makonda does not regret his homophobic announcements, for which he has been criticized internationally.
"I would rather make the countries angry than I want to make angry with God," he said.
Tørnæs redistributes parts of Tanzania's support, giving extra NOK 40 million to local organizations working with human rights.
/ Ritzau /
Source: Danmark tilbageholder millioner til Tanzania for homofobi
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Denmark is withholding 65m krone (£7.5m; $9.8m) in aid to Tanzania after "unacceptable homophobic comments" from a senior politician, a minister says.
Development minister Ulla Tornaes did not name the official but said she was "very concerned" by the comments.
Last month, Paul Makonda, commissioner for the commercial capital Dar es Salaam, called on the public to report suspected gay men to the police.
He said he would set up a surveillance squad to track down gay people.
The government said at the time that Mr Makonda was expressing his personal opinion, not government policy.
Homosexual acts are illegal in Tanzania and punishable by up to 30 years in prison. Correspondents say statements against gay people have increased since President John Magufuli's election in 2015.
In 2017, the country's deputy health minister defended a threat to publish a list of gay people.
"I am very concerned about the negative development in Tanzania. Most recently the totally unacceptable homophobic statements from a commissioner," Ms Tornaes said on Twitter.
"I have therefore decided to withhold DKK 65m in the country. Respect for human rights is crucial for Denmark."
Denmark is Tanzania's second biggest aid donor.
Ms Tornaes has also postponed a planned trip to the east African country, Danish broadcaster DR reported.
The Tanzanian government has not yet commented.
Mr Makonda - a staunch ally of the president - said last month that he expected international criticism for his stance, but added: "I prefer to anger those countries than to anger God."
The government distanced itself from his views, saying that he "was only airing his personal opinion".
It said the government would "continue to respect and uphold all human rights as provided for in the country's constitution".
Earlier this month, ten men were arrested for allegedly conducting a same-sex marriage ceremony on the Tanzanian island of Zanzibar.
The move was condemned by human rights groups.
Source: BBC
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En tanzanisk guvernørs klapjagt på homoseksuelle kan have sat en kæp i hjulet for fremtidig millionstøtte fra Danmark.
Det fortæller udviklingsminister Ulla Tørnæs (V) onsdag under et møde i Folketingssalen. Det gør hun på et spørgsmål om emnet fra udviklingsordfører Claus Kvist Hansen (DF).
Her siger ministeren, at hun tilbageholder 65 millioner kroner, der skulle være givet til det østafrikanske land i år.
Jeg er meget bekymret for den negative udvikling i Tanzania. Senest med helt uacceptable homofobiske udtalelser fra en kommissær.
- Respekt for menneskerettighederne er blandt de vigtigste prioriteter i Danmarks udviklingssamarbejde. Det indebærer retten til ikke at blive diskrimineret på baggrund af seksuel orientering, siger Ulla Tørnæs.
For nogle uger siden opfordrede Paul Makonda, der er guvernør i Tanzanias største by, Dar-es-Salaam, borgerne til at angive bøsser og lesbiske.
Desuden sagde han ifølge DR på et pressemøde, at han ville få et efterforskningshold til at gennemsøge sociale medier for homoseksuelle, så de kunne blive anholdt.
I Tanzania kan homoseksuelle relationer straffes med op til 30 års fængsel.
Det er samtidig det land, som med 349 millioner kroner sidste år modtog næstmest i støtte fra Danmark. Men Makondas kommentarer har skabt uvished om fremtidig støtte.
- En række frihedsrettigheder er under stigende pres. Derfor er der efter min opfattelse behov for at revurdere Danmarks engagement i Tanzania, siger Ulla Tørnæs.
Foruden den tilbageholdte støtte har ministeren holdt møde med Tanzanias udenrigsminister, og Tanzanias ambassadør i Danmark er indkaldt til en samtale i udenrigsministeriet.
Tørnæs har også udskudt en planlagt rejse til Tanzania.
I slutningen af november vil udviklingsministeren med sine EU-kolleger debattere, hvordan støtten til det østafrikanske land skal se ud fremadrettet.
- I fællesskab skal vi drøfte situationen grundigt. Sådan understøtter vi bedst målsætningen om udvikling, demokrati og menneskerettigheder for Tanzanias befolkning, siger hun.
Makonda fortryder ikke sine homofobiske udmeldinger, som han har fået international kritik for.
- Jeg vil hellere gøre de lande vrede, end jeg vil gøre Gud vred, har han ifølge DR sagt.
Tørnæs omfordeler dele af Tanzanias støtte, så der gives 40 millioner kroner ekstra til lokale organisationer, som arbejder med menneskerettigheder.
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ENGLISH TRANSLATION:
A tanzanian governor's (Makonda) hunt for homosexuals may have put a jaw in the wheel for future million support from Denmark.
This is what Ulla Tørnæs, Minister for Development, said on Wednesday at a meeting in the Parliamentary Chamber. She is doing a question about the subject from development rapporteur Claus Kvist Hansen (DF).
Here the minister says she holds 65 million dollars to be given to the East African country this year.
"I am very concerned about the negative development in Tanzania. Most recently with totally unacceptable homophobic statements from a Commissioner.
- Respect for human rights is one of the most important priorities in Denmark's development cooperation. It implies the right not to be discriminated against on the basis of sexual orientation, says Ulla Tørnæs.
A few weeks ago, Paul Makonda, governor of Tanzania's largest city, Dar-es-Salaam, called for the citizens to indicate gays and lesbians.
In addition, according to DR, at a press conference, he said he would have an investigation team to search for social media for homosexuals, so they could be arrested.
In Tanzania, homosexual relationships can be punished by up to 30 years in prison.
It is also the country that received NOK 349 million last year in support of Denmark. But Makona's comments have caused uncertainty about future support.
- A number of freedoms are under increasing pressure. Therefore, in my view, it is necessary to review Denmark's engagement in Tanzania, says Ulla Tørnæs.
In addition to the detained support, the minister has met with the foreign minister of Tanzania, and Tanzania's ambassador to Denmark has been invited to a conference in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Tørnæs has also postpone a planned trip to Tanzania.
By the end of November, the Minister for Development, with his EU colleagues, will debate how the East African country's support should look forward.
- Together we must discuss the situation thoroughly. We best support our goal of development, democracy and human rights for the people of Tanzania, she says.
Makonda does not regret his homophobic announcements, for which he has been criticized internationally.
"I would rather make the countries angry than I want to make angry with God," he said.
Tørnæs redistributes parts of Tanzania's support, giving extra NOK 40 million to local organizations working with human rights.
/ Ritzau /
Source: Danmark tilbageholder millioner til Tanzania for homofobi
=======
Denmark is withholding 65m krone (£7.5m; $9.8m) in aid to Tanzania after "unacceptable homophobic comments" from a senior politician, a minister says.
Development minister Ulla Tornaes did not name the official but said she was "very concerned" by the comments.
Last month, Paul Makonda, commissioner for the commercial capital Dar es Salaam, called on the public to report suspected gay men to the police.
He said he would set up a surveillance squad to track down gay people.
The government said at the time that Mr Makonda was expressing his personal opinion, not government policy.
Homosexual acts are illegal in Tanzania and punishable by up to 30 years in prison. Correspondents say statements against gay people have increased since President John Magufuli's election in 2015.
In 2017, the country's deputy health minister defended a threat to publish a list of gay people.
"I am very concerned about the negative development in Tanzania. Most recently the totally unacceptable homophobic statements from a commissioner," Ms Tornaes said on Twitter.
"I have therefore decided to withhold DKK 65m in the country. Respect for human rights is crucial for Denmark."
Denmark is Tanzania's second biggest aid donor.
Ms Tornaes has also postponed a planned trip to the east African country, Danish broadcaster DR reported.
The Tanzanian government has not yet commented.
Mr Makonda - a staunch ally of the president - said last month that he expected international criticism for his stance, but added: "I prefer to anger those countries than to anger God."
The government distanced itself from his views, saying that he "was only airing his personal opinion".
It said the government would "continue to respect and uphold all human rights as provided for in the country's constitution".
Earlier this month, ten men were arrested for allegedly conducting a same-sex marriage ceremony on the Tanzanian island of Zanzibar.
The move was condemned by human rights groups.
Source: BBC
