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.
Tag: Tundu Lissu case
President Samia Cleared for October Polls as Court Reinstates CHADEMA Leaders
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.
Court Postpones Tundu Lissu’s Treason Case Again, Decision Set for August 13
Lissu accused the prosecution of using unnecessary delays to punish him without trial
Tundu Lissu Says He’s Fed Up with State’s Tendency to Adjourn His Treason Trial Case
Today is the 97th day while in detention. I am being convicted alongside those who have been sentenced to date. I am fed up with these stories.
Tundu Lissu’s Petition Rejected by Tanzania’s High Court
The court ruled that Lissu’s petition should have been filed after the main case was concluded.
No evidence of treason against Tundu Lissu nearly 3 months since he was arrested
This is the first time in the country’s history that we have seen a treason case in Tanzania committed by one person. The person planned treason alone, and on the same day, detectives found it online. But 83 days later, sleuths have not managed to table evidence before the Court
European Parliament To Hold Emergency Debate On Tundu Lissu’s Case Today
The debate will take place from 13:00 to 22:00 CET
European Parliament to Debate Tundu Lissu’s Case on May 7th
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.
