- By Wedaeli Chibelushi
- BBC News
The World Bank has halted its funding of a $150m (£120m) tourism project in Tanzania following allegations of rape, evictions and killings.
The Ruaha National Park was reportedly meant to double in size as part of the project, but critics say the expansion has led to widespread abuses.
The bank began investigating last year after it was accused of complicity in the abuses.
On Tuesday, it said it was “deeply concerned” about the allegations.
“We have therefore decided to suspend further disbursement of funds with immediate effect,” a spokesperson from the bank, which provides loans to developing countries, said.