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.
Category: Rights & Freedoms
Tanzania Opposition Leader Jailed, His Deputy Missing As President Samia Presses On With Campaign
With less than a week to Tanzania’s general election, pressure is mounting over the disappearance of opposition figures and growing silence from President Samia Suluhu Hassan, who continues with her nationwide campaign trail.
Balaa! Lissu Aibua Pingamizi Jipya
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Mahakama Yakubali Pingamizi La Lissu, Yakataa Kupokea Vielelezo Vya Ushahidi
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Amnesty yalaani ukiukaji wa haki za binadamu wa “kitaasisi” nchini Tanzania
Kati ya Januari 2024 na Oktoba 2025, Amnesty iliripoti ukiukaji mpana wa haki za binadamu ikiwemo matukio ya watu kupotea kusikojulikana, mateso na mauaji ya kiholela ya viongozi na wanaharakati wa upinzani.
John Heche Sends Condolence Message After Being Blocked From Attending Raila Odinga’s Burial
The CHADEMA Deputy Chairperson added that being barred from crossing into Kenya deepened his pain, saying he had hoped to personally pay his final respects to a man he regarded as both a mentor and a friend.
CHADEMA Diaspora Condemns Blocking of John Heche From Attending Raila Odinga’s Burial
The CHADEMA Diaspora said the move violated Article 17(1) of Tanzania’s Constitution, which guarantees freedom of movement, as well as the East African Community Protocol on the Free Movement of Persons, which allows Tanzanians to enter Kenya without a visa for humanitarian reasons such as funerals.
“Bring Back My Son, Dead or Alive!” Mother of Abducted Former Ambassador Humphrey Polepole Cries
Humphrey’s mother added that it is painful to see a country once guided by the late Mwalimu Nyerere’s values turn into a place where citizens can disappear without trace
ICC Finds Sudan Militia Chief Guilty of Crimes Against Humanity
Prosecutors had accused Abd-Al-Rahman of being a leading member of Sudan’s infamous Janjaweed militia, who participated “enthusiastically” in multiple war crimes.
Police Accused of Assaulting 16 CHADEMA Supporters Outside Court During Tundu Lissu’s Trial
According to the statement signed by Brenda Rupia, the party’s Director of Communications and Publicity, several people were beaten and dispersed by police officers in the court compound.
