E/CN.4/1995/91 page 102 United Republic of Tanzania In a communication dated 18 August 1994, the Special Rapporteur transmitted the following information to the Government of Tanzania: "The Special Rapporteur has been informed that, on 16 February 1994, a decree was promulgated prohibiting the Jehovah’s Witnesses from pursuing their activities and holding meetings although they have been recognized and registered as a religious organization since 1988. According to some reports, pressure has been building up which could endanger the religious peace in Tanzania and is a source of concern to the Christian community. The following cases have been brought to the attention of the Special Rapporteur and may be summarized as follows: on Good Friday 1993, clashes occurred between Muslims and police in Dar es Salaam, after Muslims allegedly attacked butchers’ shops selling pork. The same group reportedly asked its members to give up their official party cards and form an Islamic party. The Catholic bishops officially took a stand against religious calumny and provocative acts towards other religions." Turkey In a communication dated 5 September 1994, the Special Rapporteur transmitted the following observations to the Government of Turkey: "According to information received, the Assyro-Chaldean minority are suffering serious violations, in particular in the area of religious tolerance. In religious matters, their freedoms are being curtailed and Muslim religious education is compulsory for this Christian minority. In the monasteries, activities have been cut back and made subject to prior supervision by the authorities. In practice, the right to build new churches cannot be exercised. The Assyro-Chaldeans have no schools, even at primary level, or social institutions; they are forbidden to open their own establishments. They are also banned from public service. They are also reported to be the victims of regular attacks by armed individuals and groups who not only rob them of their property and abduct their daughters, but also perpetrate murder, thereby creating an atmosphere of fear, apparently with the aim of forcing them to leave their villages. Thus, since 1975, more than 100,000 Assyro-Chaldeans have left the country and only 10,000 remain. According to the information transmitted, the following persons have been murdered: Name Date Place of residence Site of murder Bulut Gevriye 01.04.90 Midyat Enhil Bulut Sami 01.04.90 Midyat Enhil Gorgen Yakup 21.04.90 Midyat Midyat