Joint Statement on Recent Events in Tanzania.

We recall the statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union (2 November 2025) and the joint statement from the Foreign Ministers of Canada, Norway and the United Kingdom (31 October 2025) on the elections in Tanzania.

We deeply regret the tragic loss of lives and numerous injuries in the wake of the elections.

We recall the government's desire for peace and stability, and underline the importance of security forces acting with maximum restraint. We reiterate our call on the government to uphold their international commitments to protecting fundamental freedoms and the constitutional rights to access information and freedom of expression for all Tanzanians.

Credible reports from domestic and international organizations show evidence of extrajudicial killings, disappearances, arbitrary arrests, and concealment of dead bodies. We call on the authorities to urgently release all the bodies of the dead to their families, to further release all political prisoners and allow detainees legal and medical support. We further call on the government to address the recommendations made in the AU and SADC preliminary elections reports which set out clear shortcomings in the electoral process.

We welcome the government's recognition that understanding the root causes and circumstances of the violence including deaths is a vital step towards justice and reconciliation. Any inquiry must be independent, transparent, and inclusive - bringing in civil society, faith-based groups, and all political actors.