European Parliament To Hold Emergency Debate On Tundu Lissu’s Case Today
The debate will take place from 13:00 to 22:00 CET
The debate will take place from 13:00 to 22:00 CET
The European Parliament’s debate will focus on issues of fundamental freedoms, human rights and democracy in general, under President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s administration, which has faced allegations of undermining democratic freedoms.
CHADEMA has condemned the attack, calling it a clear indication of the deteriorating state of civil and political rights in Tanzania.
Wakili Alute Mghwai ambaye pia ni ndugu wa Lissu, alieleza kuwa hali anayoishi Lissu akiwa gerezani ni kama tayari ameshahukumiwa, jambo linalokiuka Katiba ya Jamhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania.
Karua strongly condemned the charges against Lissu, calling them politically motivated and a threat to political competition, especially with the upcoming elections in Tanzania.
The journalists had gone to Kisutu Magistrate Court to cover the hearing of Tundu Lissu’s treason case.
Lissu insisted that his case be heard in person, arguing that his physical presence in court was crucial, as per the law.
Francis, ambaye alijulikana kwa jitihada zake za kufanya mageuzi ndani ya Kanisa Katoliki na aliwahamasisha wengi, alifariki akiwa na umri wa miaka 88.
In the past few days, the pontiff has made one surprise appearance after another, most recently turning up in St Peter’s Square following mass for Palm Sunday, where he shook hands, blessed babies and waved to the crowds.
Chadema leader Tundu Lissu, who was arrested and charged with treason earlier in the week, previously said that his party would not participate in the polls without electoral reform.