Where is Agather Atuhaire? Ugandan Activist Still Missing After Boniface Mwangi’s Release
Ugandan authorities have confirmed that Agather remains in detention, with no public charges or access to legal support.
Ugandan authorities have confirmed that Agather remains in detention, with no public charges or access to legal support.
Njeri Mwangi, wife of prominent Kenyan activist Boniface Mwangi, expressed her distress, condemning the Tanzanian authorities for what she described as an unlawful detention.
TLS President Boniface Mwabukusi clarified that the activists were not deported but are currently being held by the Tanzanian Immigration Department
Suluhu accused Karua and other Kenyan activists of attempting to destabilize Tanzania, stating that some foreign figures were meddling in the country’s political affairs. She emphasized that Tanzania would not allow external influences to interfere with its governance.
Katika taarifa yake kupitia akaunti yake ya X, Karua alidai kuingia kwao Uganda kulikuwa kwa taratibu, kwa kuzingatia kanuni za mtangamano wa Jumuiya ya Afrika Mashariki (EAC).
Martha Karua’s deportation has sparked outrage across East Africa, with several legal institutions accusing the Tanzanian government of violating regional and international laws.
Tume Huru ya Taifa ya Uchaguzi (INEC) imetangaza kuanzishwa kwa majimbo mapya nane ya uchaguzi pamoja na kubadilishwa kwa majina ya majimbo mengine 12, ikiwa ni maandalizi ya kuelekea uchaguzi mkuu unaotarajiwa kufanyika mwaka huu.
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.