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.
Katika mijadala yao, wabunge hao wamekemea waziwazi uwepo wa vitisho vya adhabu ya kifo kwa Lissu, wakisema kuwa mashtaka ya uhaini na kusambaza taarifa za uongo dhidi yake ni ya kisiasa na yenye lengo la kumzuia kushiriki katika uchaguzi mkuu unaotarajiwa kufanyika Oktoba mwaka huu.
Although the resolution condemning his arrest was debated, the vote is scheduled for today May 8th 2025.
Kundi la viongozi wa zamani wa Chama cha Demokrasia na Maendeleo (CHADEMA), maarufu kama G55, limetangaza rasmi kujiondoa katika chama hicho kikuu cha upinzani nchini Tanzania, likidai kukithiri kwa ukiukwaji wa katiba, ubaguzi na siasa za visasi zinazoendeshwa na uongozi wa sasa.
The debate will take place from 13:00 to 22:00 CET
Kesi ya uhaini inayomkabili Mwenyekiti wa Chama cha Demokrasia na Maendeleo (CHADEMA) Taifa, Tundu Lissu, imeahirishwa kwa siku 13 hadi Mei 19, 2025, baada ya upande wa Jamhuri kueleza kuwa upelelezi haujakamilika.
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.
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.
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