Defiant Tanzanian opposition leader appears in court in Dar es Salaam

Tanzania’s opposition leader Tundu Lissu appeared in court for the first time since his arrest on treason charges, encouraging supporters not to fear. He was arrested after calling for “no reforms, no election” ahead of the October general elections, facing charges that could lead to the death penalty, which he denies. His case, described as politically motivated, and the heavy police presence have raised concerns about democracy in Tanzania, attracting global attention, particularly following the deportation of Kenyan activists supporting him.

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