U.S. Ambassador Alfonso E. Lenhardt in
Tanzania
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The United States of America strongly condemns the
senseless murder of Father Evaristus Mushi in Zanzibar on February 17. We offer
sincere condolences to his family, parishioners, and friends.
This vicious and cowardly act is the third directed against a religious leader in Zanzibar since November 2012 and goes against the long held values and culture of peace in Zanzibar, a land known for its cultural richness, tolerance, and diversity, where many peoples and cultures have lived and worked side by side for centuries.
Religious based violence is crime that has no place in Tanzania or anywhere else. In fact, it goes against the very character that Tanzania has been known for since its founding and the three national pillars carefully nurtured by Mwalimu Julius Nyerere, which are also forever enshrined in the national anthem of this land: Hekima, Umoja, na Amani - Wisdom, Unity, and Peace.
The people of Zanzibar and all Tanzanians should reject the violent hatred spread by a very few individuals whose actions threaten to tarnish the peace, security, and image of this wonderful land.
The United States stands as a committed partner to all citizens of this land and we urge them to continue to denounce violence committed by those who threaten and undermine the security of their fellow citizens. We also stand ready to assist the Tanzanian justice system as needed, and call for the arrest, prosecution and conviction of those responsible for these heinous crimes against religious leaders in Zanzibar.
Finally, we call on all citizens to build on the values of tolerance, wisdom, unity, and peace that are so cherished by all Tanzanians and civilized people of the world.
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This vicious and cowardly act is the third directed against a religious leader in Zanzibar since November 2012 and goes against the long held values and culture of peace in Zanzibar, a land known for its cultural richness, tolerance, and diversity, where many peoples and cultures have lived and worked side by side for centuries.
Religious based violence is crime that has no place in Tanzania or anywhere else. In fact, it goes against the very character that Tanzania has been known for since its founding and the three national pillars carefully nurtured by Mwalimu Julius Nyerere, which are also forever enshrined in the national anthem of this land: Hekima, Umoja, na Amani - Wisdom, Unity, and Peace.
The people of Zanzibar and all Tanzanians should reject the violent hatred spread by a very few individuals whose actions threaten to tarnish the peace, security, and image of this wonderful land.
The United States stands as a committed partner to all citizens of this land and we urge them to continue to denounce violence committed by those who threaten and undermine the security of their fellow citizens. We also stand ready to assist the Tanzanian justice system as needed, and call for the arrest, prosecution and conviction of those responsible for these heinous crimes against religious leaders in Zanzibar.
Finally, we call on all citizens to build on the values of tolerance, wisdom, unity, and peace that are so cherished by all Tanzanians and civilized people of the world.
Press statement by
U.S. Ambassador Alfonso E. Lenhardt in
Tanzania
Waziri wa Mambo ya Ndani ya Nchi, Dk Emmanuel Nchimbi
akizungumza ofisini kwake na Msajili wa Mahakama ya Kimataifa ya Mauaji ya
Kimbari ya Rwanda (ICTR), Bongani Majola (katikati). Ziara hiyo, ambayo pia
ilikuwa na lengo la msajili huyo kujitambulisha na kumsalimia Waziri Nchimbi, na
kumuelezea shughuli mbalimbali zifanywazo na mahakama hiyo pamoja na kumuelezea
changamoto mbalimbali zinazoikabili mahakama hiyo. Hata hivyo, Waziri Nchimbi
aliahidi kushirikiana na mahakama wakati wowote itakapohitaji msaada kutoka
ofisini kwake.
Msajili wa Mahakama ya Kimataifa ya Mauaji ya Kimbari
ya Rwanda (ICTR), Bongani Majola (katikati) akizungumza na Waziri wa Mambo ya
Ndani ya Nchi, Dk Emmanuel Nchimbi (kushoto) kuhusiana na mafanikio na
changamoto mbalimbali ya Mahakama hiyo ambayo Makao Makuu yake yapo jijini
Arusha. Kulia ni Msemaji wa Mahakama hiyo, Roland Amoussouga.
Msemaji wa Mahakama
ya Kimataifa ya Mauaji ya Kimbari ya Rwanda (ICTR), Roland Amoussouga
akimfafanulia masuala mbalimbali Waziri wa Mambo ya Ndani ya Nchi, Dk Emmanuel
Nchimbi (kushoto) wakati viongozi hao walipomtembelea waziri huyo ofisini kwake,
jijini Dar es Salaam leo. Wa pili kutoka kushoto ni Msajili wa Mahakama hiyo,
Bongani Majola. Kulia ni Mwanasheria wa mahakama hiyo, Jerry Mburi.
PICHA ZOTE
NA
KITENGO CHA MAWASILIANO YA SERIKALI
WIZARA YA MAMBO YA
NDANI YA NCHI.
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