President Samia Suluhu Hassan visits exhibition booths showcasing various legal matters during the Annual General Meeting of the Tanzania Public Lawyers Association (TPBA), held at the Arusha International Conference Centre (AICC) in Arusha yesterday. PHOTO | STATE HOUSE
Arusha. President Hassan has defended Tanzania's human rights record, dismissing international criticism as part of a broader campaign to undermine the progress of developing countries.
Speaking at the 2026 Annual General Meeting of the Association of Government Solicitors and Legal Officers in Arusha on Monday, July 13, 2026, President Hassan said Tanzania remained committed to regional and international human rights standards and had established legal mechanisms to protect citizens' rights.
