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Tanzania's Lissu Charged with Treason Amid Protest Turmoil

2/10/2026

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Authorities charged Tundu Lissu, Tanzania's opposition leader, with treason and he appeared in court after opposing the plan to use secret witnesses.
Authorities imprisoned Lissu for 10 months after his arrest at an opposition rally advocating electoral reforms.
Protests after the October 2025 election resulted in deaths and arrests, and Lissu's party did not participate.
Lissu survived a 2017 assassination attempt and faced exile before returning to campaign for reforms.

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Authorities charged Tundu Lissu, Tanzania's opposition leader, with treason and he appeared in court after opposing the plan to use secret witnesses.
Authorities imprisoned Lissu for 10 months after his arrest at an opposition rally advocating electoral reforms.
Protests after the October 2025 election resulted in deaths and arrests, and Lissu's party did not participate.
Lissu survived a 2017 assassination attempt and faced exile before returning to campaign for reforms.