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Allegations of Torture in Lissu's Treason Case

Latest Tanzania politics news · Allegations of Torture in Lissu's Treason Case explained · updated Aug 12, 2026 · politics news · government · policy

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  • Chadema national chairman, Mr Tundu Lissu, who is facing treason charges, has cross-examined the prosecution’s 16th witness over allegations that police are subjecting him to torture over an offence they know he did not.
  • Lissu: 'Today marks my 490th day in prison, and I have children.

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Mr Lissu challenged the witness on the charge of ‘publishing’ the video clip. Lissu: 'Today marks my 490th day in prison, and I have children. Is this how the Tanzania Police Force operates?'

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