'A bullet went through my skull': Tanzania abduction survivor
Summary
Edgar Mwakabela, a social media activist known as Sativa, was abducted in Tanzania, beaten, and shot in the head, but survived. Abductions targeting critics of the government have reportedly increased in the lead-up to Tanzania's general election. The government denies involvement in these cases, but many victims have experienced or reported violence and disappearances.Key Facts
- Social media activist Edgar Mwakabela, also known as Sativa, was kidnapped in Tanzania and transported over 1,000 km away.
- During his abduction, Sativa was interrogated, beaten, and complains of authorities' involvement, although the government denies targeting critics.
- He was shot in the head and left for dead, but survived after seeking help from wildlife rangers.
- Abductions of government critics have reportedly increased as the general election approaches.
- Opposition party Chadema is actively seeking information on missing members.
- Reports indicate some missing individuals are found with stories of torture, while others remain missing or are found dead.
- Sativa's account provides rare insight into surviving such a violent abduction in Tanzania.
- Artist Shedrack Chaula was also reportedly abducted after a controversial social media post and remains missing.
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