Ugandan Authorities Detain 21 Protesters Opposing Controversial Oil Project
Critics argue that the pipeline will displace thousands of families, threaten water resources and wetlands in Uganda and Tanzania, and endanger vital ecosystems
Tag: Tanzania
President Samia Bows to Maasai Demands, Orders Ngorongoro Services Restored
The Tanzanian government has, in recent years, suspended social services in the Ngorongoro area, aiming to pressure the Maasai to vacate their land.
Where is Deusdedith Soka? Tanzanian Activist’s Disappearance After Arrest Raises Concern
Soka had recently called for nationwide protests planned for August 26, 2024, to demand constitutional reforms and to highlight the issue of abductions in Tanzania.
#TANZANIA: Simiyu Residents Clash With Police Over Child Abductions
The residents are concerned about the recent disappearances of children, and they claim that authorities have yet to take any effective legal action to address the issue
Tanganyika Law Society (TLS) Forms Special Committee to Investigate Ngorongoro Land Dispute
The committee, tasked with completing its work within 30 days, aims to uncover the truth and ensure justice is served
Dodoma Police Commander Transferred After Controversial Remarks About Rape Victim
The transfer comes shortly after her controversial comments regarding a gang rape case, where she referred to the victim as a “sex worker.”
Maasai in Ngorongoro Protest and Block Highway Over Rights Violations
In the past four years, the Tanzanian government has suspended all social services, including healthcare and education, in the Ngorongoro area to pressure the Maasai to vacate their land
WAMASAI WA NGORONGORO WAANDAMANA KUDAI HAKI ZAO IKIWEMO YA KUANDIKISHWA KAMA WAPIGA KURA
Wamasai waishio Ngorongoro kwa muda mrefu wamekuwa wakikabiliwa na vizuizi vya huduma za kijamii, unyanyasaji wa kimwili na serikali, ukiukwaji wa haki za ardhi, kukataliwa kuandikishwa kama wapiga kura na kutakiwa kuhama na kadi za kupita katika ardhi yao wenyewe.
Tanzania Evicting Thousands of Maasai, Says Human Rights Watch
Tanzania’s forced relocation of Maasai communities raises serious human rights concerns, says Human Rights Watch
Tanzania Agrees to Pay Tsh237 Billion to Settle Dispute with Australian Miner
This agreement not only ends a lengthy dispute but also saves both Tanzania and Indiana Resources considerable time and costs associated with further legal battles.
