Tanzania, April 15 -- Dar es Salaam. Former Chief Justice Ibrahim Juma and Tanzania's Mufti, Abubakar Zubeir, have commended the formation of the commission investigating events before and after October 29, saying it has enhanced the country's international standing.

Speaking to journalists in Dar es Salaam on Tuesday, April 14, 2016, Prof Juma said the commission demonstrates Tanzania's capacity to address its own challenges with transparency and professionalism.

"The establishment of this commission shows that we have strong institutions capable of handling complex matters openly," he said.

He said that global expectations remain high, noting that the commission's report must reflect international standards.

"We are sending a messag...