A top Tanzanian government official was on Friday banned from visiting the United States over the alleged violation of human rights.
The US State Department said Paul Makonda, the Regional Commissioner of Dar es Salaam, was blacklisted “due to his involvement in gross violations of human rights, which include the flagrant denial of the right to life, liberty, or the security of persons.”
It added that Makonda had “also been implicated in the oppression of the political opposition, crackdowns on freedom of expression and association, and the targeting of marginalized individuals.”
The ban applies to Makonda and his immediate family members from visiting the US. The State Department declined to reveal the specific allegations against Makonda but noted that there was “deep concern about deteriorating respect for human rights and rule of law in Tanzania.”
In 2018, Makonda announced a crackdown on homosexuality in Dar es Salaam and unveiled a squad to track suspected homosexuals on social media.
At the time, the US embassy in Tanzania warned citizens in Tanzania to be cautious and to review their social media profiles and internet footprints.
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Hehehehe kwani states ni heaven!Our African leaders kaani ngumu n don’t allow satanic stinking ushoga tabia in our continent.The most rich successful happy Africans hawanjawahi toka africa so i usually ask maself this jungus thinks kwao ni mbinguni.Bure kabisa.I have travelled many countries n kuna other beautiful countries to live or visit or with better education systems than united state of gormolla.Again our leaders mkae ngumu n don’t allow this devo worship ass tabia.
Trump is doing some good to…
Trump is doing some good to Africa. First he shames the leaders by calling their misled countries shit holes then he bans the mis leaders from visiting USA. He should sanction them too. If he does that he will become very popular here.
Homosexuality needs to be…
Homosexuality needs to be Banned in Africa. Period!!!
How will banning stop the…
How will banning stop the phenomenal. It’s not by choice. As usual a fool to the end.
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@guest1 karibu hapa Limuru nitakuchomea ka mbuzi kamoja peke yako juu umeongea like 10 maumau’s.Hapa Africa tusiletewe hii tabia ya uzunguni.Bure kabisa.