Tanzanian opposition leader self-represents in court
Tanzanian opposition leader Tundu Lissu chooses to defend himself in treason trial amid restricted legal access.
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Tanzania detains foreign activists supporting opposition leader Lissu
Mwangi and Atuhaire were at the hearing to observe the proceedings against Lissu, a prominent critic of President Samia Suluhu Hassan, amid rising concerns about a crackdown on government opponents
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Tanzanian opposition leader Lissu in court for treason trial
The trial had been delayed previously, as Lissu refused to attend a virtual hearing on April 24, where he appeared via video link from prison
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Tanzanian opposition party says leader’s whereabouts unknown
Government spokesperson Gerson Msigwa did not respond to calls or text messages seeking clarification
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Treason charge may bar Tanzania opposition from election
Tanzania’s opposition party CHADEMA faces exclusion from elections after its leader’s arrest and failure to attend a key electoral meeting.
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Tanzania’s Lissu charged with treason amid tensions
Tanzanian opposition figure Tundu Lissu was charged with treason after a rally as critics accuse the government of silencing dissent ahead of elections.
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Opposition in Tanzania picks new leader amid political turmoil
Tanzania opposition’s leadership change could impact election chances as Lissu takes charge of Chadema.
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Tanzanian government cracks down on opposition youth rally
Tanzanian police have banned a planned youth gathering by the main opposition party Chadema, accusing them of planning violence.
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Tanzanian police arrest opposition leader
CHADEMA, Tanzania’s largest opposition party, reported that Lissu was detained at a hotel, along with other party leaders, in the Karatu district of northern Tanzania’s Arusha region
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