This follows a resolution by the European Parliament, which has proposed the suspension of a 156 million Euro aid initially set to be handed to the Tanzanian government.
The parliament has said that unless Samia's government stops what it described as violation of human rights, including the unfair detention of her rivals, the funds should remain withheld.
The Tanzanian Foreign Affairs Ministry on Friday admitted that this move is injurious to the country and should be reconsidered.
It has stated that the decision will affect the entire system, including private sectors in Tanzania and Europe, international organizations, and ultimately the citizens who were meant to benefit from the planned projects.
On Thursday, members of the European Parliament vowed to use all the tools in their hands to force Samia to do the right thing.
“Colleagues, if we stand for democracy, let us use the tools at our disposal. All EU funds must be stopped immediately. All political prisoners must be released immediately,” David McAllister, a member of the European Parliament, said.
The pressure on Samia's administration has intensified following the recent incidents, where police officers allegedly opened fire on unarmed protesters, killing some and injuring many, before reportedly disposing off some of the corpses in mass graves.
Tanzania's admission about needing the funds follows an earlier admission by President Samia, that the country has limited resources and will struggle to meet it's financial needs in the absence of foreign aid and loans.
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