Tanzania's Tundu Lissu: jailed, shot and exiled, but unbowed - France 24
WEBJan 25, 2023 · Tanzanian opposition stalwart Tundu Lissu has been arrested countless times, pumped full of bullets in an assassination attempt and lived largely in exile for more than five years.
Tundu Lissu: Tanzania's President Samia Suluhu Hassan names …
WEBAug 26, 2024 · Mr Lissu ran for office in 2020, but lost against the late John Magufuli. Ms Samia, who was then the vice-president, became leader in 2021 after Mr Magufuli died while in office.
Tanzania’s opposition leader returns after 5 years in exile
WEBJan 25, 2023 · Lissu’s return comes after Tanzania’s first female president, Samia Suluhu Hassan, lifted a six-year-long ban on opposition rallies imposed by her autocratic predecessor, a move that was cautiously welcomed as a gain for democracy by the main opposition party, Chadema.
Tanzania's Tundu Lissu: Surviving an assassination attempt to run …
WEBTo his supporters, Tundu Lissu is brave and fearless. The fact that he is running for president of Tanzania three years after surviving an attempt on his life is testimony to his determination.
Tanzania’s Opposition Leader Tundu Lissu: A Beacon Of Hope For ...
WEBNov 22, 2023 · In a landmark event that has reverberated throughout the political landscape of Tanzania, opposition leader Tundu Lissu, known for his unwavering commitment to democracy and human rights, has emerged as a beacon of hope.
Tundu Lissu - Wikipedia
WEBLissu entered politics in 2010 by winning the Member of Parliament seat for Singida East. Over the years Lissu has built a reputation as a prominent lawyer, fierce opposition figure and outspoken government critic, especially with his repeated confrontations with the government in President Magufuli's tenure in the country.
Tanzania opposition leader Lissu returns from exile
WEBJan 25, 2023 · Tanzanian opposition leader and former presidential candidate Tundu Lissu returned home after more than two years in exile in Europe to a cheering crowd on Wednesday, after the government...
Tanzania opposition leader returns, 3 years after being shot
WEBJul 27, 2020 · Lissu still faces six criminal charges, including one related to his calling Magufuli a dictator. In a statement on Facebook, Lissu has declared he is a free man out on bail. Rights groups and the opposition party have urged authorities to provide him with appropriate security.
Tanzania: Tundu Lissu returns home after years in exile
WEBJan 25, 2023 · Tanzanian opposition stalwart Tundu Lissu has been arrested countless times, pumped full of bullets in an assassination attempt and lived largely in exile for more than five years.
'A new chapter': Tanzania opposition stalwart Lissu returns from …
WEBJan 25, 2023 · Tanzanian opposition stalwart Tundu Lissu arrived back in his homeland on Wednesday to a rousing welcome from supporters after spending most of the past five years in exile following an ...
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