Tanzania’s Pres Kikwete Pledges Fair Trial For Pirates
DAR ES SALAAM, March 8 (BERNAMA-NNN-DAILYNEWS) — President Jakaya Kikwete has said that the government of Tanzania will, invariably, carry out fair trial for suspected Somali pirates arrested in the Indian Ocean. He noted that the country has a dynamic, independent judiciary. Responding to a question from journalists at a joint Press Conference with visiting Danish Prime Minister Helle Thorning-Schmidt, President Kikwete said, however, that despite having an independent judiciary, there was a need for the country to improve prison conditions in conformity with International standards. Before holding the press conference; President Kikwete and the Danish Prime Minister witnessed the signing of two agreements. The agreements include Conditions and Transfer of Suspected Pirates and armed robbers; Seized Tanzanian property and … Continue reading