CHADEMA breaks silence on arrests of 10 officials across Tanzania
Tanzania’s main opposition party, CHADEMA, has accused police of arresting and detaining 10 of its leaders and members without taking them to court or granting them bail, amid heightened political tensions following the sentencing of its chairman, Tundu Lissu. In a public statement issued on Sunday, November 8, the party’s Director of Communications and Publicity, […]
Tanzania's main opposition party, CHADEMA, has accused police of arresting and detaining 10 of its leaders and members without court proceedings or bail, amid increased political tensions following the sentencing of party chairman, Tundu Lissu. Director of Communications and Publicity Brenda Rupia stated in a public statement that police had been targeting CHADEMA officials across various regions.
The party listed 10 individuals still in police custody, with arrests stretching back to October 10, 2026. Notable names on the list included Grace Shio, arrested on October 22, and Fadhili Benedict Mbeya, arrested on October 10. Other names include Fredy Masele, Rodrick Mwazembe, Edson Malyo Myinga, Hamad Mbeyale, Neema David Mhanuzi, Isakwisa Lupembe, Gwamaka Mbughi, and Saragana Bwire.
CHADEMA alleged that police violated the rights of its members during arrests, searches, and interrogations, particularly targeting female members without regard for privacy. The opposition party demanded the release of the detained officials on bail and warned that such actions would not deter their demands. Lissu was sentenced to four years in prison for treason after his treason trial concluded on November 6, but the opposition party intends to challenge the conviction and seek his release on bail.
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