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Treason Trial for Tundu Lissu Begins Amid Global Attention

Eriki Joan UgunushebyEriki Joan Ugunushe
May 19, 2025
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Treason Trial for Tundu Lissu Begins Amid Global Attention
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Tundu Lissu, Tanzania’s opposition figure and former CHADEMA presidential candidate, has officially begun his controversial treason trial in Dar es Salaam and the spotlight is glaring. This is now the legal reality as the country’s ruling establishment continues what critics call a targeted suppression of dissent. Lissu walked into the courtroom with a clenched fist raised, telling his supporters, “We will be fine. You should not fear.”

The treason trial for Tundu Lissu did not go unnoticed, even beyond Tanzania’s borders. In fact, the government made sure to keep international human rights advocates away — literally. Kenya’s former Justice Minister Martha Karua and former Chief Justice Willy Mutunga were blocked from entering the country at the airport. “The state cannot be used as a personal tool,” Karua said. “You cannot deport people whom you don’t like.”

Treason Trial for Tundu Lissu Begins Amid Global Attention

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Government Defiance and Lissu’s Trial

During Monday’s proceedings, prosecutors admitted that investigations are still incomplete, leading to another adjournment until June 2. Lissu, who previously refused to attend a virtual hearing in April, stood firm in court this time, waving victory signs and receiving chants of “No Reforms, No Election” from supporters. The treason trial for Tundu Lissu stems from a speech prosecutors claim incited rebellion and attempted to disrupt the upcoming October elections.

President Samia Suluhu Hassan, who will run again in the same elections Lissu’s speech allegedly sought to disrupt, has said her administration respects human rights. But actions tell a different story. “Foreign activists should stop invading and interfering in our affairs,” Hassan declared in a televised warning, urging security forces to block such individuals from entering the country.

Tundu Lissu’s Treason Trial Sparks International Condemnation

The treason trial for Tundu Lissu has also revived questions about Tanzania’s democratic process and judicial independence. Lissu’s party, CHADEMA, is demanding electoral reforms before they agree to participate in October’s vote. For many observers, this trial is not about justice it’s about silencing a voice that came second in the last election and survived an assassination attempt in 2017. That he’s in the dock while demanding electoral reforms makes this moment not just political, but historic.

In conclusion, the treason trial for Tundu Lissu is no ordinary legal proceeding. It’s a mirror reflecting Tanzania’s shaky commitment to human rights, political tolerance, and democracy. It has exposed government paranoia, tested international solidarity, and put Tanzania’s judicial system under scrutiny.

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Eriki Joan Ugunushe

Eriki Joan Ugunushe

Eriki Joan Ugunushe is a dedicated news writer and an aspiring entertainment and media lawyer. Graduated from the University of Ibadan, she combines her legal acumen with a passion for writing to craft compelling news stories.Eriki's commitment to effective communication shines through her participation in the Jobberman soft skills training, where she honed her abilities to overcome communication barriers, embrace the email culture, and provide and receive constructive feedback. She has also nurtured her creativity skills, understanding how creativity fosters critical thinking—a valuable asset in both writing and law.

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