[wanabidii] Press Releases: U.S. Concerned About Electoral Situation in Zanzibar

You are subscribed to Press Releases for U.S. Department of State. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Press Releases: U.S. Concerned About Electoral Situation in Zanzibar 01/29/2016 04:27 PM EST U.S. Concerned About Electoral Situation in Zanzibar Press Statement John Kirby Department Spokesman Washington, DC January 29, 2016 The United States regrets the decision of the Zanzibar Electoral Commission to announce a date for a new election on Zanzibar without achieving an inclusive, negotiated agreement on the way forward. We call on the Government of the United Republic of Tanzania and President Magufuli to fully engage all parties to reach a prompt, peaceful, and inclusive solution on Zanzibar. Such a solution would be necessary to allow U.S. observation of any electoral process. We urge all parties to exercise restraint, and to come together in a spirit of unity and compromise. Zanzibaris – and all Tanzanians – deserve a solution to the current impasse that respects the will of the voters, and reflects Tanzania’s strong commitment to democratic principles. The Office of Website Management, Bureau of Public Affairs, manages this site as a portal for information from the U.S. State Department. External links to other Internet sites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein. Stay connected with the State Department:       External links found in this content or on Department of State websites that go to other non-Department websites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein.  Update your subscriptions, modify your password or email address, or stop subscriptions at any time on your Subscriber Preferences Page. You will need to use your email address to log in. If you have questions or problems with the subscription service, please visit subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com. This service is provided to you at no charge by U.S. Department of State. This email was sent to wanabidii@googlegroups.com using GovDelivery, on behalf of: U.S. Department of State · 2201 C Street NW · Washington, DC 20520