Tanzania, July 14 -- Arusha. President Hassan has defended Tanzania's human rights record, dismissing international criticism as part of a broader campaign to undermine the progress of developing countries.

Speaking at the 2026 Annual General Meeting of the Association of Government Solicitors and Legal Officers in Arusha on Monday, July 13, 2026, President Hassan said Tanzania remained committed to regional and international human rights standards and had established legal mechanisms to protect citizens' rights.

"I want to remind the world and our people that Tanzania has a strong record of respecting human rights," she said.

The President noted that the Bill of Rights was incorporated into the Union Constitution in 1984 and has since...