HRW said in the report that police had “harassed, extorted and arbitrarily arrested and detained people on the basis of their perceived or real sexual orientation or gender identity”.
Mbunge huyo ambaye pia ni kiongozi wa dini, ameibua msururu wa matukio ya utekaji wa raia, akisisitiza kuwa vitendo hivyo haviendani na utamaduni wa Tanzania. Ameeleza kuwa amekuwa akipokea taarifa za matukio ya utekaji, ambapo amesema kuna orodha ya takribani watu 83 waliowahi kutekwa katika miaka ya hivi karibuni.
Ugandan authorities have confirmed that Agather remains in detention, with no public charges or access to legal support.
Njeri Mwangi, wife of prominent Kenyan activist Boniface Mwangi, expressed her distress, condemning the Tanzanian authorities for what she described as an unlawful detention.
TLS President Boniface Mwabukusi clarified that the activists were not deported but are currently being held by the Tanzanian Immigration Department
Suluhu accused Karua and other Kenyan activists of attempting to destabilize Tanzania, stating that some foreign figures were meddling in the country’s political affairs. She emphasized that Tanzania would not allow external influences to interfere with its governance.
Martha Karua’s deportation has sparked outrage across East Africa, with several legal institutions accusing the Tanzanian government of violating regional and international laws.
Njeri Mwangi has proven that art and activism can go hand in hand. She has created spaces for change, used her platform to tell powerful stories and continues to inspire a new generation to speak up and take action.
The trio was detained earlier on Sunday May 18th 2025, at Julius Nyerere International Airport in Dar es Salaam as they arrived to observe the court case of Tanzanian opposition leader Tundu Lissu, who is facing treason charges.
Opoloje, a law student at Makerere University, was recognized for her bold activism and unwavering commitment to promoting human rights in Uganda.
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