The Arusha-based African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights (AfCHPR) has directed Tanzania to revoke the death sentence imposed on Burundian refugees Habyalimana Augustino and Muburu Abdulkarim, convicted of murder and sentenced to death by hanging. The court issued the order following a complaint filed by the refugees, who alleged violations of their rights under…
Arusha Regional Commissioner (RC), Mr Paul Makonda, has pointed to the land sector as one of the most corrupt in the region, vowing to intensify efforts with the Prevention and Combating of Corruption Bureau (PCCB) to protect residents’ rights from graft. Mr Makonda made these remarks during a recent meeting with PCCB Director General, Mr…
Vice President, Dr Philip Mpango, has urged the Ministry of Home Affairs, through the Office of the Registrar of Societies, to fully enforce the Societies Registration Act. Speaking during the 50th Jubilee celebrations of the New Life Outreach Church in Sakina, Arusha, Dr Mpango stressed the need for registered institutions to adhere to their founding…
They are petitioning the Court for legal guarantees of protection to ensure PWA enjoy the full spectrum of rights enshrined in the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights. These include the right to life, freedom from torture and inhuman treatment and the right to non-discrimination and effective remedy. In his opening statement, counsel Fulgence…
