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Tanzania has denied reports that it intends to crack down on homosexuals by arresting suspects.
Dar es Salaam governor Paul Makonda told reporters last week that the homosexual roundup would begin on Monday.
But the country's foreign ministry said Sunday that the governor's statements did not represent the government's position.
Foreigners living in the country fear being targeted by the authorities.
For example, the US government has warned its citizens living in Tanzania to remove "images and comments that may be contrary to Tanzanian laws regarding homosexual practices and explicit sexual activity."
The Tanzanian Minister of Foreign Affairs, however, said: "Mr. Makonda only expressed his personal opinion, which does not represent the official position of the United Republic of Tanzania.
The United Republic of Tanzania will also continue to respect and uphold all human rights as provided for in the country's constitution. "
Meanwhile, the European Union (EU) has recalled its ambassador to Tanzania to Brussels for talks.
The EU says it is unhappy with the state of human rights in this country of East Africa.
In a statement, the EU said it "regrets the deterioration of the situation of human rights and the rule of law in the country and will conduct a broad review of the situation. its relations with Tanzania ".
Homosexual acts are illegal in Tanzania, as in many African countries.
Source: Africafeeds.com
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