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Tundu Lissu Detention Challenged at UN

Eriki Joan UgunushebyEriki Joan Ugunushe
May 30, 2025
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Tundu Lissu Detention Challenged at UN
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Lawyers for Tanzanian opposition leader Tundu Lissu have filed a petition before the United Nations Working Group on Arbitrary Detention, challenging the legality of his ongoing detention. The move seeks to attract international attention and condemn what they describe as politically motivated charges against Lissu, who was arrested in April and charged with treason for allegedly inciting citizens to block the country’s upcoming general elections.

Lissu, a former presidential candidate and fierce government critic, is facing a potential death sentence under Tanzanian law. His legal team argues that the arrest is unjust and aimed at silencing dissent ahead of the October 2025 polls.

Robert Amsterdam, Lissu’s international lawyer, confirmed the filing, stating: “This is a false show trial, and we’re putting every international pressure mechanism in motion.”

Tundu Lissu Detention Challenged at UN

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Tundu Lissu Detention Raises Global Concerns

The filing comes weeks after the European Parliament passed a resolution condemning Lissu’s arrest, calling it politically driven. Amsterdam said further steps will include lobbying the U.S. State Department for sanctions against individuals involved in Lissu’s prosecution.

“Judges, prosecutors, police, everyone involved should know they’re being watched. They risk losing their U.S. assets,” Amsterdam warned.

Although President Samia Suluhu Hassan has publicly promised to protect human rights and ordered investigations into abductions of activists, observers say her actions have fallen short. Two human rights activists from Kenya and Uganda who traveled to Tanzania to attend Lissu’s court hearing were detained, tortured, and later dumped near their home borders. Kenyan activist Boniface Mwangi confirmed they were “beaten and mentally abused” while in Tanzanian custody.

Tanzanian authorities have remained silent on the allegations, while the foreign ministry insisted that international criticism is based on “incomplete or partisan information.”

Tundu Lissu Detention Escalates Political Tension

Tundu Lissu’s detention has become a rallying point for Tanzania’s opposition and a growing concern for international observers. Despite surviving an assassination attempt in 2017 and living in exile for years, Lissu returned to continue his political activism and run again for office.

He is due back in court on Monday as global pressure mounts. His lawyers maintain that the charges are fabricated to prevent his candidacy and silence opposition voices.

President Hassan, who plans to seek re-election, has cautioned foreign governments to “stop interfering,” but her administration’s handling of Lissu’s case is attracting more scrutiny by the day.

Tundu Lissu Detention Challenged at UN

With the UN petition now submitted, the focus shifts to whether international bodies will act on Tundu Lissu’s detention. As the phrase “Tundu Lissu detention” continues to dominate headlines, the Tanzanian government’s response or silence will speak volumes.

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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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