Tanzania: Tanzania Opposition Leader Lissu Cleared of Treason but Jailed for Incitement
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A Tanzanian court sentenced opposition leader Tundu Lissu to four years in prison for inciting unrest. The court cleared him of treason charges earlier that day, meaning he escaped a possible death sentence. This ruling comes after a disputed presidential election. A deadly crackdown on protesters had occurred during this period. The case has led to international condemnation regarding political freedom in the country.
[RFI] 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 the country.
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