Yet, the Tanzanian government is obligated to respect and uphold rights to freedom of expression and association of all persons  including members of the media, civil society, and the political opposition, according to Tanzanias constitution as well as international and regional treaties.
Hata hivyo, serikali ya Tanzania inawajibika kuheshimu na kutunza haki za watu kujieleza na kukusanyika   ikiwa ni pamoja na wanahabari, wanachama wa asasi za kiraia, na wanasiasa wa upinzani, kwa mujibu wa katiba ya Tanzania pamoja na mikataba ya kimataifa na ile ya jumuiya za kimaeneo.