The United Nations is following very closely the Tanzanian general elections of 25 October and congratulates the president elect.
We congratulate Tanzanians for exercising their democratic rights in a peaceful manner. We take note of the international observers statement (Commonwealth, AU, SADC and EU) of today that indicates they are pleased that the voting and counting took place in an environment of peace.
However, the observer missions as well as the US Embassy, UK High Commission and European Union have also shared their great concern with the statement issued by the Chairman of the Zanzibar Electoral Commission in which he nullified the Zanzibar elections.
We call on political leaders to promote an environment of peaceful dialogue to resolve their differences and to ensure a continued peaceful and democratic elections process. It is through this peaceful and democratic process that the social and economic development of the United Republic of Tanzania can be ensured.
- Alvaro Rodriguez, Resident Coordinator of the UN System
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We congratulate Tanzanians for exercising their democratic rights in a peaceful manner. We take note of the international observers statement (Commonwealth, AU, SADC and EU) of today that indicates they are pleased that the voting and counting took place in an environment of peace.
However, the observer missions as well as the US Embassy, UK High Commission and European Union have also shared their great concern with the statement issued by the Chairman of the Zanzibar Electoral Commission in which he nullified the Zanzibar elections.
We call on political leaders to promote an environment of peaceful dialogue to resolve their differences and to ensure a continued peaceful and democratic elections process. It is through this peaceful and democratic process that the social and economic development of the United Republic of Tanzania can be ensured.
- Alvaro Rodriguez, Resident Coordinator of the UN System
For more information, please contact:
Usia Nkhoma Ledama
National Information Officer
UN Information Centre
Mobile: +255 762 871830
+255 784 228539