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Tanzanian opposition leader jailed in ‘politically motivated’ case

Tanzanian opposition leader jailed in ‘politically motivated’ case

Summary

Tanzanian opposition leader Tundu Lissu was sentenced to four years in jail. He was arrested on treason charges in April, but the court convicted him of inciting unrest in a trial widely condemned as politically motivated.

Key Facts

  • Tundu Lissu is a Tanzanian opposition leader.
  • Authorities arrested Lissu in April on treason charges.
  • The court convicted Lissu of inciting unrest.
  • The court sentenced Lissu to four years in jail.
  • The trial was widely condemned as politically motivated.
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