The Foreign Ministers of Canada, Norway and the United Kingdom today issued the following statement:
"We are concerned by the situation in Tanzania following the national elections of October 28 and 29. There are credible reports of a large number of fatalities and significant injuries as a result of the security response to protests, which began on October 29.
"We continue to urge the authorities to act with maximum restraint and respect the right of assembly and freedom of expression.
"We remain concerned that the run-up to the elections was marked by harassment, abductions and intimidation of opposition figures, journalists and civil society actors.
"We call on the Tanzanian authorities to uphold their international commitments and ensure that all citizens can participate freely and safely in public life."
