Social Issues
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Kenya’s Rights Group Says Tanzania Vote Not Free or Fair
They highlighted a silent epidemic of abductions and enforced disappearances, referencing the cases of CHADEMA leaders Tundu Lissu and John Heche, as well as former ambassador Humphrey Polepole, who all remain in detention or missing.
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Tundu Lissu Honoured with Akufo-Addo Africa Democracy Award at DUA Forum in Nairobi
The award was presented by former Ghanaian President Nana Akufo-Addo during the Democrat Union of Africa (DUA) Forum 2025, held in Nairobi, Kenya, on October 28.
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Nairobi Senator Sifuna Joins Global Call for Release of Tanzania’s Lissu and Heche
The statement accuses Tanzanian authorities of violating human rights through unlawful detention, enforced disappearances and the silencing of opposition voices.
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Tundu Lissu Speaks from Prison as President Samia Concludes Campaigns in Mwanza
In a statement posted on his official X account on October 26, Lissu said his prison cell has been fitted with CCTV cameras that record all his movements, even during private moments.
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Tundu Lissu Alalamikia Kutengwa na Udhalilishaji Gerezani
Kupitia ujumbe aliouchapisha kwenye akaunti yake ya X mnamo Oktoba 26, Lissu alisema kuwa chumba chake cha gereza kimefungwa kamera za CCTV zinazorekodi kila hatua yake, hata anapojisaidia au kubadilisha nguo.
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Samia Suluhu: Kiongozi Aliyeleta Tumaini, Kisha Hofu
Wachambuzi wanasema hofu hiyo imemfanya Hassan kutafuta uhalali mkubwa kupitia uchaguzi, kwa kuhakikisha hakuna dalili ya upinzani ndani ya chama wala nje yake.
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Fact Check: Tundu Lissu Has Not Been Released, His Case Was Postponed to Nov 3rd
His request for bail was denied, as treason is considered a non-bailable offence under Tanzanian law.
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Where Is John Heche?
His whereabouts remain unknown, while party leader Tundu Lissu remains in custody with his treason trial pushed to November 3
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Lissu’s Treason Case Pushed Past Election, Set to Resume November 3
Justice Ndunguru, delivering the ruling on behalf of the panel, noted that the case had consistently proceeded with witnesses and that the current delay was procedurally justified. He reiterated that the nature of the charge,…
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CHADEMA Demands Answers Over Missing Deputy Chair John Heche
The party said this deepens fears about his safety and the growing pattern of intimidation against opposition figures ahead of the October 29 general election.
