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Tundu Lissu Argues Prosecution Failed to Prove Treasonous Intent

Latest Tanzania politics news · Tundu Lissu Argues Prosecution Failed to Prove Treasono… explained · updated Aug 21, 2026 · politics news · government · policy

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  • The High Court has determined that Tundu Lissu has a case to answer in his treason trial and has directed him to enter a defense.
  • Lissu has chosen to testify under oath and requested summonses for 11 proposed defense witnesses, including President Samia Suluhu Hassan.
  • The prosecution closed its case after calling 17 witnesses, and Lissu argued that the evidence did not support a case against him.
  • Lissu is charged under Section 39(2)(d) of the Penal Code for allegedly intending to commit treason and making statements at a meeting on April 3, 2025.
  • The prosecution claimed Lissu intended to disrupt the election by intimidating the government, with some witnesses stating they were influenced by his words.

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Lissu argued that prosecutors had not proved either a treasonous intention or that he published the video material at the centre of the charge.

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