To any human being who cares for humanity -do unto others as you would like done to you.
We tried to engage through dialogue and diplomacy long before October 29th on the escalating human rights concerns in Tanzania. Unfortunately, Tanzania government still killed many during October 29th elections and many lives were disrupted. Some of us will continue to be on the front lines to seek justice and advocate to those who can’t. These efforts contributed to a bipartisan bill to review the U.S.–Tanzania relationship.
Of many communications and visits to the U.S. Senate, I do not share every step, but the work is being done. And it will continue until justice and the common good for all Tanganyikans is achieved.
Recently visited both Senate offices of those who introduced the bill @SenatorShaheen and @tedcruz -to express gratitude for their willingness to listen and engage on matters of human life, religious freedom, democracy, human rights, and accountability.
We continue to bring in more support from other Senators and Representatives as we work to ensure the United States, and ultimately the @WhiteHouse@POTUS, is fully informed about the truth of what is happening in Tanzania - including the loss of lives, enforced disappearances, abductions, political imprisonment, torture, a stolen election, silencing of dissent, restricted media access, and limitations on access to information. The list goes on.
The EU Parliament has condemned the Tanzanian government, and the U.S. is taking steps toward accountability measures against those responsible for the suffering.
We all can do something for thousands of Tanzanians who may not be in a position to speak or act. All law-abiding diaspora in the U.S. -the time is NOW to act. You have a voice in the great land of freedom 🇺🇸-use it.
Reach out to your representatives and Senators. Tell them Tanzanians are being held under fear and cannot freely speak. Tell them about the bill, so that it can be supported and passed- sooner than later.
No trips to Russia, China, or Arab countries from regime🇹🇿will erase or solve this reality- that lives were lost to those responsible to remain in power. What matters is the future that ordinary people can vote freely, worship freely, access education, access healthcare, and live with dignity.
Because the truth is-when a child of the poor is shot, many remain silent. But when accountability begins to touch power, suddenly there is noise.
This is not a fight for a few of us. It is for every human being who believes in dignity and justice.
I have travelled back and forth to DC, paid for my own flights and accommodation, left my children, and walked those Capitol Hill corridors in heels until they broke.
This time, we also brought forward voices of those directly affected. In a Senate conference room, as testimony was shared, my tinted reading glasses could not hide the tears. I tried to hold them back, but they kept falling - because these are real human lives, not statistics.
There is a narrative that U.S. Senators only hear one side. That has not been my experience. Serious institutions as senate offices conduct due diligence, ask questions, and engage multiple perspectives before making decisions.
As we sat in that room, staff were actively taking notes - page after page - because every detail matters. Truth matters. The same cannot always be said for every visit received there-go figure. But I believe in justice. I believe in accountability. And I believe in humanity. We are not done yet but close to justice. Together we can. Together, humanity shall win. 🇹🇿🙏🏾
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One year ago, Tanzanian Police Force members detained, tortured, and sexually assaulted two activists. Today, the U.S. government is taking action to promote accountability for this heinous act.
"I am glad to see steps being taken to hold Tanzanian officials accountable.
This is why my recently introduced legislation with @SenTedCruz calling for a bilateral review of the U.S.-Tanzanian relationship is imperative now more than ever." -@SenatorShaheen
Me with my dreadlocks and tattoos getting employed as Research Assistant, making worthwhile contributions to Geosciences because my papers and work speak for me and not how I decide to dress or look 😌. Leave these mentalities in the past, do you and work on your craft.