Following the Tanzanian authorities’ brutal response to widespread protests that took place in the aftermath of the 29 October 2025 presidential and legislative elections, and in light of the ongoing crackdown on dissenting voices and of risks of further violence, we, the undersigned civil society organisations, urge Member and Observer States of the UN Human Rights Council to enhance their engagement with the United Republic of Tanzania and take action to prevent further abuses.
In line with the Council’s prevention mandate, as expressed in particular in Council resolution 45/31, the Council should hold a debate