December 05, 2025
WASHINGTON D.C. – The International Democracy Union (IDU), the global alliance of centre-right political parties, issued a forceful resolution today condemning the recent political deterioration in Tanzania, declaring the country's October elections "completely fraudulent" and calling for the immediate diplomatic isolation of its current administration.
The resolution, released on December 5th in Washington, D.C. and endorsed by Tanzania's main opposition party, CHADEMA, paints a grim picture of the nation's political landscape. The IDU cites a pattern of "state-sponsored abductions, enforced disappearances, extra-judicial killings," and the systematic torture of opposition members, journalists, and government critics.
"Illegitimate and Violent"
In a direct challenge to the sitting government, the IDU has formally requested that democratic nations refuse to recognize the declared winner of the October elections. The alliance describes the current President as a "product of illegitimate and violent elections," urging the international community to cease all cooperation with the administration.
"The October elections in Tanzania were completely fraudulent and whoever was declared a winner is illegitimate," the resolution states.
Calls for UN and ICC Intervention
The IDU's statement goes beyond diplomatic censure, calling on the United Nations and the International Criminal Court (ICC) to launch an immediate investigation into the killings of civilians during peaceful protests. The resolution highlights the "unreasonable and excessive force" used by Tanzanian police against citizens protesting what the IDU terms "staged elections."
Furthermore, the alliance is urging the international community to freeze all aid to the Tanzanian government until significant reforms are enacted to restore the rule of law and human rights.
Focus on Political Prisoners
A central demand of the resolution is the unconditional release of Tundu Lissu, the leader of the CHADEMA party. The IDU characterizes the ongoing treason charges against Lissu as "politically motivated." The document notes that the entire CHADEMA party was blocked from participating in the elections and had its political activities suspended prior to the vote.
The resolution concludes with a demand for the immediate release of "thousands of political detainees" who were arbitrarily arrested before and after the October polls.
WASHINGTON D.C. – The International Democracy Union (IDU), the global alliance of centre-right political parties, issued a forceful resolution today condemning the recent political deterioration in Tanzania, declaring the country's October elections "completely fraudulent" and calling for the immediate diplomatic isolation of its current administration.
The resolution, released on December 5th in Washington, D.C. and endorsed by Tanzania's main opposition party, CHADEMA, paints a grim picture of the nation's political landscape. The IDU cites a pattern of "state-sponsored abductions, enforced disappearances, extra-judicial killings," and the systematic torture of opposition members, journalists, and government critics.
"Illegitimate and Violent"
In a direct challenge to the sitting government, the IDU has formally requested that democratic nations refuse to recognize the declared winner of the October elections. The alliance describes the current President as a "product of illegitimate and violent elections," urging the international community to cease all cooperation with the administration.
"The October elections in Tanzania were completely fraudulent and whoever was declared a winner is illegitimate," the resolution states.
Calls for UN and ICC Intervention
The IDU's statement goes beyond diplomatic censure, calling on the United Nations and the International Criminal Court (ICC) to launch an immediate investigation into the killings of civilians during peaceful protests. The resolution highlights the "unreasonable and excessive force" used by Tanzanian police against citizens protesting what the IDU terms "staged elections."
Furthermore, the alliance is urging the international community to freeze all aid to the Tanzanian government until significant reforms are enacted to restore the rule of law and human rights.
Focus on Political Prisoners
A central demand of the resolution is the unconditional release of Tundu Lissu, the leader of the CHADEMA party. The IDU characterizes the ongoing treason charges against Lissu as "politically motivated." The document notes that the entire CHADEMA party was blocked from participating in the elections and had its political activities suspended prior to the vote.
The resolution concludes with a demand for the immediate release of "thousands of political detainees" who were arbitrarily arrested before and after the October polls.
