The European Parliament has issued a strong rebuke of Tanzania following what it described as a sharp deterioration in human rights after the country’s disputed October 2025 elections. In a new resolution, lawmakers called for full accountability, targeted sanctions, and a shift in EU funding toward civil society and independent human rights organisations.
The resolution highlights serious concerns over alleged electoral flaws, including vote manipulation, irregularities in tallying, and the exclusion of key opposition candidates, which it says undermined the credibility of the polls.
European legislators also referenced alarming reports emerging in the aftermath of the vote, claims of mass killings, arbitrary arrests, enforced disappearances, and the suppression of political activity. They argue that these developments represent a significant backslide from democratic norms.
Brussels is now urging Tanzanian authorities to ensure transparent investigations, protect civic freedoms, and restore confidence in the rule of law. The situation remains under close scrutiny as international pressure builds for reforms.
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