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Tundu Lissu Found with Case to Answer in Treason Charges

Latest Tanzania politics news · Tundu Lissu Found with Case to Answer in Treason Charges explained · 2026 updates · updated Aug 21, 2026 · politics news · government · policy

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  • The High Court of Tanzania, Dar es Salaam, found Tundu Lissu has a case to answer in treason charges on August 21, 2026.
  • The ruling was delivered by Judge Dunstan Ndunguru on behalf of a panel of three judges.
  • Lissu is charged with treason under Section 39(2)(d) of the Penal Code amended in 2023.
  • The charges relate to statements made by Lissu during a meeting at the Chadema headquarters in Dar es Salaam on April 3, 2025, regarding the party's stance on not participating in the 2025 General Election.
  • The court considered whether the evidence presented by the prosecution was sufficient to potentially convict Lissu without delving into detailed analysis of the evidence at this stage.

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Mahakama Kuu ya Tanzania, Masjala Ndogo ya Dar es Salaam, leo Agosti 21, 2026 imemkuta na kesi ya kujibu Mwenyekiti wa Chadema, Tundu Lissu katika kesi ya uhaini inayomkabili.

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