What next for Tundu Lissu’s treason case?
Lissu has now spent over 260 days in custody, according to the timeline in court records cited in the proceedings.
Lissu has now spent over 260 days in custody, according to the timeline in court records cited in the proceedings.
His request for bail was denied, as treason is considered a non-bailable offence under Tanzanian law.
Presiding Judge Dastan Nduguru adjourned the matter to Monday September 22nd, when the bench is expected to rule on Lissu’s objections
The High Court panel announced that a ruling on Lissu’s objection will be delivered on Monday, September 15th, at 9 a.m.
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