'Struggling to be alive': Kenyan activist speaks of 'sexual torture' in Tanzania
Summary
A Kenyan activist, Boniface Mwangi, claims he was sexually tortured while detained in Tanzania. He and Ugandan activist Agather Atuhaire were arrested while in Tanzania to support opposition politician Tundu Lissu, who faces treason charges. Tanzanian authorities deny these allegations, calling them hearsay.Key Facts
- Boniface Mwangi claims he was sexually tortured while held in Tanzania.
- Mwangi and Agather Atuhaire went to Tanzania to show support for Tundu Lissu, an opposition leader facing legal charges.
- Mwangi described being stripped, beaten, and sexually assaulted during his detention.
- The police chief in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, disputed Mwangi's claims, suggesting they are not verified.
- Tanzanian authorities have been accused of increasing repression ahead of October elections.
- Human rights groups, including Amnesty International, are calling for an investigation into the allegations.
- Mwangi wants his medical records made public to prevent such treatment from happening to others.
- Tundu Lissu was arrested earlier in April after calling for voting reforms in Tanzania.
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