The European Parliament also voiced its opposition to the death penalty, calling for the Tanzanian government to stop its crackdown on opposition parties, civil society and journalists.
Although the resolution condemning his arrest was debated, the vote is scheduled for today May 8th 2025.
The debate will take place from 13:00 to 22:00 CET
Bunge la Ulaya linatarajia kukutana tarehe 7 Mei 2025 kwa ajili ya mjadala wa dharura kuhusu kesi inayomkabili Kiongozi wa Chama Kikuu cha Upinzani nchini Tanzania, CHADEMA, Tundu Lissu.
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.
Mwenyekiti wa Chadema Taifa, Tundu Antiphas Lissu Mwenyekiti wa Chadema na mwanasiasa maarufu wa upinzani, Tundu Antiphas Mughwai Lissu, akiwa…
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.
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