Tundu Lissu supporters flood a packed court as his treason case resumes
The case has been postponed to Wednesday, 11th 2026.
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Police Accused of Assaulting 16 CHADEMA Supporters Outside Court During Tundu Lissu’s Trial
According to the statement signed by Brenda Rupia, the party’s Director of Communications and Publicity, several people were beaten and dispersed by police officers in the court compound.
Tundu Lissu Questions Court’s Decision to Set Judgment Date Before Witness Hearing
He further accused police officers stationed at the court of assaulting citizens who had gathered peacefully to follow the proceedings, calling it a violation of constitutional rights.
US Senate Warns on Tanzania’s Crackdowns Ahead of 2025 Elections
Earlier this month, Tanzania strongly denied allegations of human rights violations during a session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva
Prosecution, Tundu Lissu Clash Over Treason Charge Sheet as Judges Adjourn to Sept 22
Presiding Judge Dastan Nduguru adjourned the matter to Monday September 22nd, when the bench is expected to rule on Lissu’s objections
Court Adjourns Tundu Lissu’s Treason Hearing to Sept 18 for State Response
During the hearings, tensions ran high as supporters of the opposition party CHADEMA briefly boycotted proceedings, alleging harassment and restricted access to the courtroom.
Court Tensions Rise as Tundu Lissu Presses for Treason Trial to Be Aired Live
He reminded the court that this is only the third treason case in Tanzania’s history, citing the 1971 trial linked to Bibi Titi Mohamed and the 1983 Khatibu Ghandi case, where judges stressed that treason requires concrete actions, not words.
Lissu Treason Case: Judges Set Monday Ruling After Three Days of Objections
The High Court panel announced that a ruling on Lissu’s objection will be delivered on Monday, September 15th, at 9 a.m.
Lissu Treason Case: Record Gaps and Jurisdiction Dispute Mark Day 3, Hearing Resumes Thursday
Lissu also raised concerns about repeated adjournments in the lower court, saying the case was postponed 13 times without proper reasons, leaving him in custody for months under harsh conditions
Tundu Lissu Rejects Court-Appointed Lawyer, Raises Objections in Treason Hearing
“In a case of this nature, with a death penalty, I will defend myself,” he told the judges.
