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Tundu Lissu Begins Defense in Treason Case Number 19605/2025

Latest Tanzania politics news · Tundu Lissu Begins Defense in Treason Case Number 19605… explained · 2025 updates · updated Aug 21, 2026 · politics news · government · policy

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  • Tundu Lissu, the Chairman of CHADEMA, began his defense in treason case number 19605/2025 on August 21, 2026.
  • The court session resumed at 9:48 AM after a short break, with both the prosecution and Lissu confirming readiness to proceed.
  • Lissu requested guidance on the procedure for his witnesses, leading to senior CHADEMA officials leaving the courtroom until called to testify.
  • He introduced himself as a legally registered political party leader and stated he has been the CHADEMA Chairman since January 22, 2025.
  • Lissu's defense includes his personal and political history, detailing his previous roles within CHADEMA, including Deputy Chairman from December 2019 to January 22, 2025.

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Kesi hiyo iliendelea saa 9:48 Alasiri baada ya mahakama kutoa mapumziko mafupi. Jopo la majaji lilipoingia ukumbini, upande wa mashtaka ulieleza kuwa uko tayari kusikiliza utetezi wa Lissu, huku yeye pia akithibitisha kuwa yuko tayari kuanza kutoa ushahidi. ... Lissu alisimama kizimbani na kula kiapo kama shahidi wa kwanza wa utetezi. Akianza ushahidi wake, Lissu alisema sehemu ya kwanza ya utetezi wake inahusu maisha yake binafsi, akieleza kuwa maelezo hayo yatasaidia mahakama kumuelewa yeye ni mtu wa aina gani.

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