Uchaguzi wa Tanzania umeporwa

[Geza Ulole]

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Press release

UK statement following the Presidential Elections in Tanzania​

UK statement following the Presidential Elections in Tanzania on 28 October 2020.
Published 1 November 2020
From:Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office and James Duddridge MP

Following the Presidential Elections in Tanzania on 28 October 2020, Minister for Africa, James Duddridge, has made a statement.
Minister for Africa, James Duddridge said:

As a longstanding supporter of Tanzania, the UK is concerned by widespread allegations of interference in the country’s elections, including pre-filled ballot boxes and party agents being denied entry to polling stations. We are also deeply troubled by the reports of violence and heavy-handed policing in the elections, including the arrest of opposition political leaders.

Tanzania’s future stability and prosperity require a credible democratic process, underpinned by a free media. We join others in calling for a transparent investigation by the electoral authorities into reported irregularities, and for all involved, including the security forces, to act with restraint to ensure the peaceful resolution of tensions.

Presidential elections in Tanzania: UK statement

Minister for Africa James Duddridge gave a statement following the presidential elections in Tanzania on 28 October 2020.

www.gov.uk

• Council of the EU
• Press release
• 22 October 2020
• 18:25

Declaration by the High Representative on behalf of the EU on the upcoming elections in Tanzania​

The citizens of the United Republic of Tanzania will elect on 28 October their President, Members of the parliaments of the Union and Zanzibar, as well as local councillors. The European Union would like to reiterate its support to the development and prosperity of the people of Tanzania and, in line with Article 4 of the Southern Africa Development Community treaty establishing the principles of human rights, democracy and the rule of law, its attachment to this process towards the consolidation of democratic institutions.

Reports of incidents and limitations in the run-up to the elections are of concern. The EU encourages all parties to work together diligently to enable inclusive, transparent, peaceful and credible elections. Democracy thrives from freedom of expression and assembly, and a political environment that values citizen engagement, equal participation, impartiality of state institutions, and upholds human rights. We look forward to our next steps for constructive, full cooperation between the EU and Tanzania.

Press contacts​

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Declaration by the High Representative on behalf of the EU on the upcoming elections in Tanzania

The EU issued a declaration encouraging all parties to work together to enable inclusive, transparent, peaceful and credible elections on 28 October 2020

www.consilium.europa.eu

Tanzania: Post-election crackdown and intimidation underway with ‘arrest and release’ of opposition leaders​

30 October 2020, 20:43 UTC

Authorities in Tanzania’s semi-autonomous region of Zanzibar have mounted a campaign of intimidation, arbitrary detention and subsequent release of opposition leaders from the ACT-Wazalendo party following contested elections. Deprose Muchena, Amnesty International’s Director for East and Southern Africa, said:

At least 36 ACT-Wazalendo members and five party leaders have been arbitrarily detained in recent days
Deprose Muchena, Amnesty International's Director for East and Southern Africa

“At least 36 ACT-Wazalendo members and five party leaders have been arbitrarily detained in recent days. Presidential candidate Seif Sharif Hamad was yesterday arrested for the second time in a week, part of a crackdown on critics and political opponents. They were all later released on bail between Thursday night and Friday morning.

“These arrests, accompanied by heavy police presence on the streets, signal an escalating attack on political opponents and dissent in Zanzibar. Police must not be used as a tool of intimidation.

These arrests, accompanied by heavy police presence on the streets, signal an escalating attack on political opponents and dissent in Zanzibar.
Deprose Muchena

“Authorities must stop harassing opposition leaders and party members, and ensure that the rights to freedom of expression, association and peaceful assembly are guaranteed in the post-election environment and beyond.”

Authorities must stop harassing opposition leaders and party members, and ensure that the rights to freedom of expression, association and peaceful assembly are guaranteed in the post-election environment and beyond

Background
The ACT- Wazalendo presidential candidate in the semi-autonomous region of Zanzibar, Seif Sharif Hamad, together with five other leaders and at least 36 ACT- Wazalendo members were arrested on Thursday at the party’s headquarters, after they held a press conference calling for peaceful protests against election irregularities. The run-up to the 28 October election was marred by arbitrary arrests and intimidation of the opposition.

Seif Sharif Hamad and his running mate, Prof. Omar Fakhi, were released last night and were required to report to the police station earlier today, while the rest were released on Friday morning. None of them have been yet formally charged despite being released on bail.

Tanzania: Post-election crackdown and intimidation underway with ‘arrest and release’ of opposition leaders

Presidential candidate Seif Sharif Hamad arrested for second time in a week

www.amnesty.org

Engel Statement on Elections in Tanzania​

October 30, 2020​

Bronx, NY—Representative Eliot L. Engel, Chairman of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, today made the following statement:

“It has been tragic to see Tanzania, once a promising democracy, slide into autocracy under John Magufuli’s leadership. Wednesday’s election to secure Mr. Magufuli’s second term was marred by fraud and the intimidation of the ruling party’s political opponents, in addition to disruptions to social media and other online communication platforms. I call on Tanzanian security forces to immediately cease violence against members of the political opposition attempting to peacefully protest the conduct of the elections."

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[Ushimen]

Kuna mtu akisha apishwa, huyu baba atapata wakati mgumu sana

 

[Gwizzy]

I thought you are a Magufuli die hard Kumbe you can also be level headed !!!

 

[blackstarline]

Yaani ma CCM yameiba hadi kile cha kesho

 

[Usinene kwa hasira]

Sasa huyu, hiiiiiiiiii.

 

[Mwendo Safi]

It was obvious Tanzania's election was not free and fair. We have been saying Mafuguli is a dictator and indeed he has proven himself to be one

 

[xng hua]

yeah so what?

 

[Kinyungu]

Huyu kama hatapewa kesi ya uraia itakuwa ya utakatishaji fedha. Tusubiri mtu aapishwe

 

[Trubarg]

Huyu Ni askofu wa CHADEMA

 

[MOTOCHINI]

Akili zingine bwana Kwamba Alitegemea Magufuli ashindwe na Mamluki kama Lisu kweli!!

 

[MK254]

I thought you are a Magufuli die hard Kumbe you can also be level headed !!!

Jamaa walisindika hadi imewauma hata baadhi MaCCM kindaki ndaki, hao wasimamizi wa uchaguzi kila mmoja aliogopa asiwe wa kwanza kutangaza ushindi wa kiongozi yeyote wa upinzani.

Hapa hamna namna, wamlilie Magufuli akubali kubadilisha katiba iwape tume uhuru wa kusimamia uchaguzi bila kuingiliwa au kubabaishwa na dola, Nyerere alishawaonya siku hiyo katiba yao mbovu itakamatwa na kiongozi aina fulani watakoma, wanayaona, leo hii unakuta mtu amevaa mavazi ya CCM full kijani lakini moyoni yuko upinzani.

Magufuli akibembelezwa vizuri anaweza akakubali irekebishwe maana yeye yuko kwenye hatamu ya mwisho na sidhani kama ana haja ya kuendelea kushikilia uongozi, jamhuri iko mikononi mwake 100%, afanye chochote akitakacho, aidha aandike historia upya na nzuri au aharibu kabisa.

Duh! Ama kwa kweli Watanzania, ukiondoa hawa wapiga makelele wa Jamii Forums, huwa ni watu wapole sana na wanyonge, yaani wananywea hadi huruma. Mzee Magufuli awahurumie watu wake na kurekebisha jameni.

 

[mtanzania1989]

Huyu hana tofauti na Askofu Gwajima, Mchungaji Msigwa na late Mama Rwakatare, aingie kwenye siasa tu asijifiche kwenye dini wakati yeye ni mwanasiasa 💯 .

 

[BAK]

ukweli Mkuu ni lazima uwekwe hadharani bila woga wala kificho. The TRUTH will ALWAYS set you FREE.

Kuna mtu akisha apishwa, huyu baba atapata wakati mgumu sana

 

[MOTOCHINI]

Tumekuwa tukisema Tanzania haina Upinzani waliopo ni Mamluki na Wachumia Tumbo
Yaani wao wenyewe Kujiongoza wameshindwa Waiongoze Tanzania kweli!!
Yaani mwenyekiti kama Mbowe Ana ng'ang'ania kiti Kama kupe
Na anaye jaribu Kumpinga kwake Adui
Sasa malengo yake nini kuisaidia nchi au tumbo lake!
Nchi inapambana kujikwamua upinzani Unapambana Kuiangusha nchi Hao kweli wakushinda uchaguzi!!
Watu wasitafute Visingizio

 

[Ushimen]

ukweli Mkuu ni lazima uwekwe hadharani bila woga wala kificho. The TRUTH will ALWAYS set you FREE.

Upo sahihi chief, lakini kwa tabia ya yule baba ya kupenda kulipiza visasi.

Kwakweli namuwazia sana huyu mtumishi wa Mungu

 

[Sky Eclat]

 

[Mr_X]

Huwezi amini Kama huu uzi kaanzisha geza😂😂

 

[MK254]

ukweli Mkuu ni lazima uwekwe hadharani bila woga wala kificho. The TRUTH will ALWAYS set you FREE.

Duh! Huyo askofu ameamua kujitoa kafara, anadiriki kutamka maneno mazito sana na kutuhumu bila kuficha...

 

[BAK]

Bila ya shaka katafakari kwa kina kabla ya kuamua kuongea hadharani. Utasikia si Mtanzania huyo na anaweza kabisa kubambikiwa kesi mbaya sana kama ya uhujumu wa uchumi ili JIWE amuweke lupango bila dhamana.

Askofu kaonyesha ujasiri mkubwa sana.

Duh! Huyo askofu ameamua kujitoa kafara, anadiriki kutamka maneno mazito sana na kutuhumu bila kuficha...

 

[BAK]

Hakuna jinsi Mkuu zaidi ya kupambana na kuuweka ukweli hadharani. Matakwa ya Watanzania ya kuchagua viongozi wanaostahili yataporwa hadi lini? Matakwa ya Watanzania kutaka Katiba mpya na Tume huru ya uchaguzi yatapuuzwa hadi lini!?

Upo sahihi chief, lakini kwa tabia ya yule baba ya kupenda kulipiza visasi.
Kwakweli namuwazia sana huyu mtumishi wa Mungu