In a statement posted on his official X account on October 26, Lissu said his prison cell has been fitted with CCTV cameras that record all his movements, even during private moments.
His whereabouts remain unknown, while party leader Tundu Lissu remains in custody with his treason trial pushed to November 3
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.
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
Earlier this month, Tanzania strongly denied allegations of human rights violations during a session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva
With CHADEMA out and ACT’s candidacy in dispute, CCM heads into the October 29th polls with limited opposition
CCM launched its campaigns at Tanganyika Packers grounds in Dar es Salaam, led by President Samia Suluhu Hassan and her running mate Emmanuel Nchimbi.
The High Court in Manyara has overturned the Registrar’s decision that had blocked CHADEMA’s state subsidy and refused to recognize its Secretary General and five Central Committee members. The ruling restores both the party’s leadership and funding, although CHADEMA is still barred from the presidential race.
Analysts say her experience on the world stage could help reposition CCM as it seeks to appeal not only to Tanzanian voters but also to the wider international community.
“Let us make sure justice is done at every stage, because where there is justice, God’s blessings follow. Our message to INEC is this, stand firm and do justice to all,” President Samia said.
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