DAR ES SALAAM, July 15 -- THE Government has criticised a documentary aired by the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), rebutting it as one-sided, lacking credible supporting evidence and omitting important contextual information.

In a statement issued yesterday, Government Spokesperson and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Information, Culture, Arts and Sports, Gerson Msigwa, said the documentary, broadcast through the BBC Africa Eye programme, presents an unfair portrayal of Tanzania and could damage the countrys international reputation.

The government expressed dismay that the programme advances serious allegations without adequately reflecting its position or providing sufficient context on the issues covered.

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