Human rights allegations prompt World Bank to freeze project’s funds in Tanzania

Mongabay
Apr 25, 2024, 6:14 am401 pts
The World Bank has suspended funding for a $150 million tourism project in southern Tanzania in response to allegations of forced evictions, killings and other violations of people’s rights in Ruaha National Park. “We have recently received information that suggests breaches of our policies in the…

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