Tanzania police detain ten CHADEMA officials, party alleges torture and illegal arrests
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Tanzania's main opposition party CHADEMA reports that police detained ten of its leaders between October and November 2026. The party alleges the detentions were unlawful. CHADEMA says the detained officials were subjected to torture. The party also claims the individuals were denied bail. CHADEMA adds that the treatment of the detainees was gender‑insensitive.
Tanzania’s main opposition party CHADEMA says police unlawfully detained ten of its leaders between October and November 2026, citing torture, denial of bail and gender‑insensitive treatment.