European Parliament Debates Resolution on Tundu Lissu’s Arrest and Risk of Execution
Although the resolution condemning his arrest was debated, the vote is scheduled for today May 8th 2025.
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.
The journalists had gone to Kisutu Magistrate Court to cover the hearing of Tundu Lissu’s treason case.
Lissu insisted that his case be heard in person, arguing that his physical presence in court was crucial, as per the law.