No Retreat, No Surrender! Maria Sarungi Speaks Out on Tanzania’s Repression at the Oslo Freedom Forum
By recounting her abduction, Maria reminded the world that the struggle for democracy in Tanzania and across the region, is far from over.
By recounting her abduction, Maria reminded the world that the struggle for democracy in Tanzania and across the region, is far from over.
Makundi hayo yalitangaza mipango ya maandamano ya amani tarehe 21 Februari 2025, kuandamana hadi Ubalozi wa Uganda na Bunge la Kitaifa la Kenya
The groups announced plans for a peaceful protest on February 21st 2025, marching to the Ugandan High Commission and Kenya’s National Assembly
Sarungi suspects her abduction was linked to the Tanzanian government, citing her online activism and advocacy for democratic reforms.
The trend of enforced disappearances in Kenya has been on the rise, with cases like that of Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye and various youth activists raising alarm.
Maria’s abduction sparked widespread outrage across East Africa
The incident has sparked widespread condemnation from both Kenyan and Tanzanian leaders.