Tanzanian lecturer arrested over anti-government protests charged with terrorism
Summary
A university lecturer in Tanzania, Melkisedek Kaijage, was arrested and charged with terrorism related to anti-government protests that were planned but did not take place. He will stay in custody until his trial because terrorism charges in Tanzania usually do not allow bail.Key Facts
- Melkisedek Kaijage teaches political science and public administration at the University of Dodoma.
- He was arrested after planned protests on July 7 calling for democratic reforms were banned.
- More than 130 people were arrested in connection with these protests.
- Kaijage was first charged with inciting people to join protests but later charged with terrorism.
- Prosecutors say he threatened to burn public buildings to intimidate others.
- Terrorism charges in Tanzania can lead to prison sentences from 10 years to life.
- The lecturer was moved from police custody to a prison in Dodoma.
- The Tanzanian government has been cracking down on opposition figures and banned political rallies to maintain security.
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