TANZANIA: Christian Forum asks Media to be Agents of Peace as the country prepares for a general election.
As the
country prepares for the general election, Tanzania Christian FORUM has asked
the media practitioners and institutions to be proactive in providing information without going against the
rules and ethics of journalism and inciting violence, sowing hatred among the
citizens.
country prepares for the general election, Tanzania Christian FORUM has asked
the media practitioners and institutions to be proactive in providing information without going against the
rules and ethics of journalism and inciting violence, sowing hatred among the
citizens.
In their
statement issued on 17 September 2015, after their meeting held at Tanzania
Episcopal Conference (TEC) Secretariat, Kurasini this week, the Forum also
asked the Tanzania Communications Regulatory Authority in (TCRA) to exercise
their power against culprits who go against the ethical code of conduct related
to Media and journalism.
statement issued on 17 September 2015, after their meeting held at Tanzania
Episcopal Conference (TEC) Secretariat, Kurasini this week, the Forum also
asked the Tanzania Communications Regulatory Authority in (TCRA) to exercise
their power against culprits who go against the ethical code of conduct related
to Media and journalism.
During the
meeting, the forum also discussed certain issues they wanted the government to
prioritize especially during this time when the country prepares for the
general elections. This includes the issuing of threat statements by some of
the political parties; freedom for voters on matters concerning political
parties; and assurance that the elections will be just and fair. “Without
Justice, Peace cannot be guaranteed,” read the statement.
meeting, the forum also discussed certain issues they wanted the government to
prioritize especially during this time when the country prepares for the
general elections. This includes the issuing of threat statements by some of
the political parties; freedom for voters on matters concerning political
parties; and assurance that the elections will be just and fair. “Without
Justice, Peace cannot be guaranteed,” read the statement.
Moreover,
the forum identified some issues that according to them deprive people of their
right to freedom and possibly may lead to some violence if not addressed before
hand. Attention was given to security agencies especially the Police Force to conduct
their duties fairly without using excessive forces on matters that would want
dialogue to generate solutions. “The excessive use of force likely breach peace
for the citizens,” read the statement.
the forum identified some issues that according to them deprive people of their
right to freedom and possibly may lead to some violence if not addressed before
hand. Attention was given to security agencies especially the Police Force to conduct
their duties fairly without using excessive forces on matters that would want
dialogue to generate solutions. “The excessive use of force likely breach peace
for the citizens,” read the statement.
To the
Electoral Commission in (NEC), the forum wanted them to be at the service of
all political parties without fear or favor for that it is the only way they
can win the credibility from the people.
Electoral Commission in (NEC), the forum wanted them to be at the service of
all political parties without fear or favor for that it is the only way they
can win the credibility from the people.
To the
citizens the forum has asked them to take the full advantage of their right to
vote to participate in the voting process while guided by, not greedy for money
but by their conscience.
citizens the forum has asked them to take the full advantage of their right to
vote to participate in the voting process while guided by, not greedy for money
but by their conscience.
The date set
for a general election in the country is 25th October 2015.
for a general election in the country is 25th October 2015.
By Pascal Mwanache, Kiongozi Newspaper, TEC
Dar-es-Salaam.
Dar-es-Salaam.
