Appeal Court upholds February 24 ruling, blocking the prosecution from introducing fresh evidence from an already-testified witness.
Tanzania says it is assessing the Commonwealth’s deadlines on detentions, digital access and inter-party talks, as CHADEMA rules out negotiations without a mediator and Lissu’s release.
Dar es Salaam-The constitutional case filed by Tundu Lissu’s lawyers over the denial of their client’s right to confidential consultation continued on July 22, 2026,
Lissu amehoji juu ya mawakili wake na viongozi wenzake wa CHADEMA kuwekewa vikwazo kumuona, hoja ambazo Mkuu wa Gereza amezikanusha
Tundu Lissu’s lawyers told Tanzania’s High Court that prison officers listen in on every consultation at Ukonga, CCTV covers the room, and legal documents are read and withheld
Katika dodoso na Mawakili wake Lissu amehoji juu ya utaratibu wa wafungwa waliohukumiwa kifo kutumika dhidi yake, huku akitaja nyaraka mbalimbali kutofikishwa kwake au kuzuiwa
The last-minute postponement of the Tanzania’s opposition leader’s treason hearing has triggered outrage and claims of a scheme to prolong his detention.
It follows a court ruling in favour of the defence, leading to a state appeal that he denounces as a ploy to keep him jailed.
Lissu’s sharp cross-examination forced a state witness to admit his police statement contradicted his in-court testimony about his profession.
Court rejects media gag order as opposition leader challenges shaky witness testimony in Tanzanian treason trial.