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Tundu Lissu treason trial in Tanzania

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The treason trial of CHADEMA Chairman Tundu Lissu in Tanzania has progressed through several stages in the High Court in Dar es Salaam. The charges stem from allegations that Lissu incited the public to boycott the 2025 General Election, an act prosecutors claim was intended to disrupt the electoral process. During the proceedings, the court experienced ~~delays, such as an adjournment on~~ delays. On August 14, 2026, the trial was adjourned after State Attorney Ajuaye Nzegeli informed the ~~prosecution requested more time due to~~ court that the 18th witness required a medical ~~emergency involving a witness.~~ appointment at Muhimbili National Hospital. Lissu, who is representing himself, opposed ~~such delays,~~ the adjournment, citing a previous court ~~orders for~~ order requiring the ~~state~~ prosecution to present at least two witnesses ~~more efficiently. Following weeks~~ per day and accusing the state of ignoring such directives. Following testimony from 17 witnesses, a three-judge panel led by Judge Dunstan Ndunguru ruled that the prosecution had established sufficient evidence for Lissu to face trial. ~~Lissu~~ Lissu, charged under Section 39(2)(d) of the Penal Code, has denied all ~~accusations.~~ accusations, characterizing the trial as a political attempt to prevent his participation in the electoral process. As part of his defense, Lissu has requested the court to issue summonses to several high-ranking officials, including President Samia Suluhu Hassan, former Vice-President Philip Mpango, and the Inspector-General of Police. If convicted, he Lissu faces a penalty that could include the death sentence.

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