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Jailed Tanzanian opposition leader begins hunger strike
The opposition leader resumed eating after prison authorities allowed a private meeting with his younger brother, his lawyer said.
- Tanzanian opposition leader Tundu Lissu ended a brief hunger strike on Tuesday after prison authorities at Ukonga Prison allowed him to meet privately with his younger brother, his lead lawyer said.
- Lissu began refusing food after officials barred his legal team from accessing Ukonga Prison, defying a High Court ruling Earlier this month that mandated private confidential consultations.
- Facing a potential death sentence, the Chadema leader has been detained for more than 18 months on Treason charges, with a final verdict scheduled for Nov. 6.
- Lead lawyer Rugemeleza Nshala expressed concern that Prison authorities have previously barred access to Lissu entirely, creating ongoing health risks because Lissu relies on daily medication.
- The Chadema announced seven days of mourning ahead of the Oct. 29 election anniversary, calling for investigation into reports that about 2,000 people died during the election period.
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Tanzania's jailed opposition leader Tundu Lissu begins hunger strike
Tanzania's jailed opposition leader Tundu Lissu has begun a hunger strike in protest at his inability to access his lawyers. The Chadema party leader began refusing food on Monday after his legal team was barred entry to Ukonga prison, where he's being held.
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The leader of the Tanzanian opposition, Tondo Lisso, started a hunger strike in protest against the prison administration ' s restrictions on meeting with his lawyer, despite the Supreme Court ' s decision to enable him to meet them in private.
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