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Proposal for Summons of Key Witnesses in Lissu's Defense

Latest Tanzania politics news · Proposal for Summons of Key Witnesses in Lissu's Defense explained · updated Aug 21, 2026 · politics news · government · policy

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  • Tundu Lissu, the Chairman of the Chadema party, has been found with a case to answer in a treason charge against him.
  • The ruling was made by Judge Dunstan Ndunguru on August 21, 2026, in the High Court of Tanzania, Dar es Salaam.
  • Lissu is required to bring 11 witnesses to defend himself, including President Samia Suluhu Hassan and former Vice President Dr. Philip Mpango.
  • The prosecution has presented evidence from 17 out of 30 expected witnesses, leading to the court's decision that Lissu has a case to answer.
  • Lissu has been in custody for nearly 500 days since his arrest on April 9, 2025, and faces a potential death penalty if convicted.

Latest news excerpts & sources: Proposal for Summons of Key Witnesses in Lissu's Defense

nukta.co.tzRead more

Upande wa utetezi unapendekeza mashahidi 11 wakiwemo Rais Samia Suluhu Hassan, Makamu wa Rais mstaafu, Dk Philip Mpango na vigogo wengine wa Chadema ambao utaomba mahakama iwape ‘summons’ (wito) kwa ajili ya ya kutoa ushahidi kuhusu masuala mbalimbali yanayohusiana na kesi.

gazetini.co.tzRead more

Lissu ameiomba mahakama kuwaita kwa ajili ya kumtetea katika shauri linalomkabili.

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