Tanzanian Opposition Leader Tundu Lissu Ends Hunger Strike After Access to Lawyers Granted

Advertisements

DAR ES SALAAM — Tanzania’s main opposition leader Tundu Lissu ended a brief hunger strike after prison authorities granted him private access to his legal team, his attorney confirmed.

Lissu, head of the Party for Democracy and Progress (CHADEMA), initiated the protest after officials blocked his lawyers from visiting him. His counsel, Rugemeleza Nshala, stated that Lissu refused meals until authorities allowed a private consultation following a visit from his brother. Read Full Article Here.

Advertisements

About The Author

Afrireport

A determined Truth Teller with 5 years of experience on political, business and crime reports across the world.

More Cool Content For You.

“We Are In Agreement” Sifuna Declares After Meeting Kalonzo, Reveals The Following

In a quiet yet high-stakes signal of shifting political realignments, presidential aspirant Edwin Sifuna met Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo…

Video: Wetangula Sends Another Message To Western Kenya After TSC Letters Scandal

WESTERN KENYA — Speaker of the National Assembly Moses Masika Wetang’ula has urged residents of the Western region to maintain…

See author's posts

Advertisements

Advertisements