Humphrey Slowly: Former Ambassador and Samia Suluhu’s major critic disappears

Former Ambassador to Tanzania, Humphrey Slowly, has disappeared after a violent attack at his home in Dar es Salaam
Slowly, who has been a major critic of President Samia Suluhu Hassan, resigned earlier this year, citing corruption issues in government and violations of the rule of law
The Tanzanian Police Force has confirmed that it is investigating its disappearance, citing information around online and insisting that he was slowly expected to respond to legal calls
The incident has raised national concerns, with videos of the attack circulating on social networks and authorities pledging to monitor the issue

Former Ambassador Tanzania And a major government critic, Humphrey Slowly, is lost in a confusing environment.

Humphrey Slowly has been a major critic of Samia Suluhu since resignation. Photo: Humphrey slowly.
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Godfrey Slowly, his younger brother Humphrey, told the BBC that the alleged kidnapping took place at dawn at his house.

“We went home where he was living and found the door broken, the electrical cables were cut off, and a lot of blood was spilled,” He said.

Videos showing blood stains on the floor have spread online, though the authorities have not proved its facts freely.

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Dar es Salaam Police Commander, Tuesday Muliro, questioned reports of the attack, noting that slowly “He often claims he is abroad,” And he asked how such an event could have happened in his home.

He said police are closely monitoring the matter, with National Police spokesman David Misime, confirming that the army has seen information around online and is investigating.

Misime added that he was slowly called to report to the Office of the Director of Criminal Investigation (DCI) about the allegations he posted on social networks, but did not respond.

“He was slowly called in accordance with the laws of the country to report to the office of the Director of Criminal Investigation to provide information on various allegations he made through social networks.

However, so far he has not complied with such legal orders. The Police Force has identified reports around the internet and from his relatives claiming he had been kidnapped. We have already started investigating this information to determine the truth, ” He said.

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What threats slowly encountered?

He gradually resigned from his embassy in Cuba in July, saying he could not continue to be part of the government he accused of undermining the justice and rule of law.

After his resignation, the President Samia Solution Hassan He canceled his diplomatic status, and since then he has slowly made several public allegations.

He once claimed that armed men were moving around his house and harassing his family members.

Slowly he also claimed that his house was raided twice, with investigations being over despite police being involved.

On Tuesday, October 7, slow lawyers led by Advocate Peter Kibatala filed a special request at the Tanzanian High Court in Dar es Salaam, requesting emergency orders to force the authorities to publicly release him.

Humphrey Slowly: Former Ambassador and Samia Suluhu's major critic disappears — President Samia Suluhu Hassan has been criticized for his action to arrest critics. Photo: Samia Solution Hassan.
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The Citizen reports that the request cited the Chief of Police, Director of Public Prosecutions, Attorney General, and local police commanders as a duty.

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Kibatala said the request was submitted under emergency conditions due to fears about slow security and wanted the court to intervene immediately.

Who is Samia Suluhu facing him in the Tanzanian election?

As previously reported, Tanzania enters a tension -consuming election, with general elections scheduled for October 29 this year.

Samia is seeking the second and last term after taking office in 2021 following the death of John Magufuli.

While he was originally praised for expanding political independence, his government has been criticized for allegedly suppressing opposition parties and civil society.

The main opposition party, Chadema, has been prevented from participating in the elections, and its leader, Tundu Lissu, has been detained since April on charges of treason.

Luhaga Mpina of the ACT-Wazalendo party, the second largest opposition party in Tanzania, has also been canceled from the list of candidates, leaving the candidates for the small parties to fight the solution.