Tanzania: Tanzania Opposition Leader Lissu Cleared of Treason but Jailed for Incitement

Source: AllAfrica Global Media · 2026-11-06T12:28:44.000Z · Politics

[RFI] A Tanzanian court on Friday sentenced opposition leader Tundu Lissu to four years in jail for inciting unrest, after earlier in the day clearing him of treason - meaning he avoided a possible death sentence. The verdict follows a disputed presidential election and a deadly crackdown on protesters, in a case that has drawn international condemnation and raised concerns about political freedom in the country.

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