Tanzania: UN Chief Urges Safe, Peaceful Polls

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Tanzania: UN Chief Urges Safe, Peaceful Polls

[UN News] The UN Secretary-General has called on all stakeholders in Tanzania to ensure that Wednesday's general elections are held in a safe, inclusive and peaceful manner, amid reports of intimidation and harassment of political opponents, journalists and activists.

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