Tanzania opposition leader Lissu cleared of treason but jailed for incitement
A Tanzanian court on Friday sentenced opposition leader Tundu Lissu to four years in jail for inciting unrest, after earlier in the day clearing him of treason – meaning he avoided a possible death sentence. The verdict follows a disputed presidential election and a deadly crackdown on protesters, in a case that has drawn international condemnation and raised concerns about political freedom in…
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Also reported by 4 other outlets
- Tanzania: Opposition leader Tundu Lissu jailed for four years dw.com
- Not guilty! Tundu Lissu avoids death penalty in treason trial standardmedia.co.ke
- Tanzania court jails opposition leader for incitement, lifts treason charge aljazeera.com
- Tanzania opposition leader Lissu sentenced to 4 years for incitement, acquitted of treason winnipegfreepress.com
