Human Rights Group Cries Foul in Tanzanian Journalist's Death

The Commission for Human Rights and Good Governance has held the police culpable in the death of TV reporter Daudi Mwangosi, claiming it was due to gross violations of human rights and good governance.

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  • Tanzania:  Rights Body Deplores Police 'Brutality'

    Tanzania Daily News, 11 October 2012

    THE Commission for Human Rights and Good Governance (CHRGG) has alleged authorities of massive abuse of power during the recent fracas in Iringa region that led to the death of a ... read more »

  • Tanzania:  Journalist's Death Probe Report Out

    Tanzania Daily News, 10 October 2012

    A REPORT by the committee formed by the Minister for Home Affairs Dr Emmanuel Nchimbi on the death of a Channel Ten journalist, Mr Daudi Mwangosi, has recommended respect to rule ... read more »

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The Commission for Human Rights and Good Governance Chairman Judge Amiri Manento.

Photo: The Daily News

Home Affairs Minister Dr. Emmanuel Nchimbi (left) taking notes while the Chairman of the Special Committee (second left) delivers the probe report in Dar es Salaam.

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  • Police Chief David Couper
    Oct 11 2012, 13:16
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    Police use of excessive force, especially deadly force, corruption and other misconduct hurts everyone – especially the police -- in terms of lost cooperation, support and trust – which, in turn, diminishes their effectiveness. That's the reality. Now what? To learn how to confront and prevent it, see, “Arrested Development: A Veteran Police Chief Sounds Off About Protest, Racism, Corruption and the Seven Steps Necessary to Improve Our Nation’s Police” (Amazon.com). And my blog at http://improvingpolice.wordpress.com.