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.
Amnesty International yafichua mateso makali wanayopitia wanawake wa Kenya wanaofanya kazi za ndani nchini Saudi Arabia, ikiwemo ubakaji, ubaguzi wa rangi, njaa, na utumwa wa kisasa unaofanyika chini ya mfumo wa Kafala.
From fighting against corruption to advocating for the rights of marginalized groups, Nana has always been at the forefront of movements that aim to make the world a better place.
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.
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