Prosecution Closes Case Against Tundu Lissu After Calling 17 Witnesses
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TLDR
- The High Court found that Tundu Lissu has a case to answer in his treason trial on August 21, 2026.
- The prosecution closed its case after calling 17 witnesses, including police officers and confidential witnesses.
- Lissu is charged under Section 39(2)(d) of the Penal Code for allegedly intending to commit treason during remarks made on April 3, 2025.
- The court's ruling does not amount to a conviction but requires Lissu to enter a defense.
- Lissu has requested summonses for 11 proposed defense witnesses, including President Samia Suluhu Hassan and former Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa.