Dear friends and colleagues, Election periods are critical for any democracy although often a challenging time in East and Horn of Africa sub-region, particularly for human rights defenders (HRDs). Last month, Tanzania held its general elections on 28 October amid a climate of fear and harassment that saw the re-election of President John Magufuli with 84 percent. Since 2015, we have documented the steady decline
Dear friends and colleagues, Election periods are critical for any democracy although often a challenging time in East and Horn of Africa sub-region, particularly for human rights defenders (HRDs). Last month, Tanzania held its general elections on 28 October amid a climate of fear and harassment that saw the re-election of President John Magufuli with 84 percent. Since 2015, we have documented the steady decline
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Human Rights House
Plot 1853, John Kiyingi Road
Nsambya P.O. Box 70356,
Kampala, Uganda
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+256-3932-65820/1/2
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