Tanzania national parks authority denies human rights abuse claims in Ruaha

Livestock keepers and Tanapa officials during the handover of over 500 of cattle recently seized in Ruaha National Park

Mbeya. The Tanzania National Parks Authority (Tanapa) has rejected claims by international NGOs alleging human rights violations by park rangers during a recent operation in Ruaha National Park, describing the reports as misleading and exaggerated.

The incident in question occurred on May 7, 2025, during a routine patrol by a four-ranger team from the Usangu West unit in Ruaha.