Tanzania pledges to uphold democracy, human rights, rule of law during elections
Tanzania Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa addresses the 79th United Nations General Assembly at U.N. headquarters in New York, U.S., September 27, 2024. PHOTO | COURTESY
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- In line with the 4Rs, Mr Majaliwa said, the government has also undertaken several monumental reforms that seek to address shortfalls within the criminal justice system.
Dar es Salaam. Tanzania has pledged to uphold democracy, human rights, and the rule of law during this year's local government and next year's general elections.
Addressing the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York on Friday, September 27, 2024, the Prime Minister, Mr Kassim Majaliwa, assured the world leaders of Tanzania's commitment to upholding democratic principles.
"As we prepare for these electoral events, I wish to assure this assembly that democracy, human rights, and the rule of law will be upheld in line with President Samia's [Samia Suluhu Hassan] vision as captured in the 4Rs philosophy," he said in a speech that was availed to The Citizen in Dar es Salaam.
The 4Rs, namely Reconciliation, Resilience, Reforms and Rebuilding, Mr Majaliwa said, have continued to foster harmony and promote unity across political, religious, and ethnic divides since they were announced in 2021.
In line with the 4Rs, Mr Majaliwa said, the government has also undertaken several monumental reforms that seek to address shortfalls within the criminal justice system.
It has also allowed for effective political processes and enhanced the enjoyment of human rights.
