Tanzania’s Main Opposition Leader on Trial
Tundu Lissu, the chairman of Tanzania’s main opposition party and the runner-up in the 2020 presidential election, is currently on trial facing charges, including treason, which is a capital offence. He was arrested for allegedly urging his supporters to prevent the national elections scheduled for October from taking place. Lissu’s case has garnered significant attention due to the serious nature of the charges and the implications for political dissent in Tanzania.
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