Tanzania's opposition leader Tundu Lissu faces treason trial verdict
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Tundu Lissu
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
November 6, 2026
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Tanzania's main opposition leader Tundu Lissu faces a verdict in a treason trial. The case stems from alleged incitement of a poll boycott during the 2025 presidential election. The government reports 518 deaths during election protests, while the opposition claims thousands.
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