Evictions News Coverage
Press
We are immensely grateful for the extensive news coverage that has shed light on the pressing issue at hand. The importance of covering this topic cannot be overstated. By bringing attention to the forced evictions faced by the Maasai indigenous people in Tanzania, the media plays a crucial role in raising awareness, fostering public dialogue, and spurring action.
Reports
Letter with concerns about the visit of the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights to Tanzania, highlighting the lack of adequate notice, the presence of the government during engagements, and the need for independent meetings with indigenous peoples to ensure freedom of expression and unbiased information.
This case study explores land disputes and human rights violations against the Maasai indigenous community in Sukenya Farm, Tanzania. It focuses on their displacement from the Serengeti National Park and the transfer of land for tourism, highlighting the disproportionate impact on indigenous women and the need for international intervention to protect their rights.
A letter to the UN Special Rapporteur detailing ongoing injustices faced by pastoralist communities in Northern Tanzania, including unlawful land demarcation, abuses by authorities, and destruction of identification documents. It calls for investigations, dialogue, and the recognition of pastoralist rights for a sustainable and equitable future.
This file discusses recent violations of pastoralists' rights, particularly the Maasai community in Tanzania, and their specific impacts on women and girls. It covers forceful evictions, involuntary relocations, and livestock confiscation, emphasizing the need for support, advocacy, and dialogue to address these issues.
