Tanzanian Opposition Leader Found Guilty of Incitement
A Tanzanian opposition leader, aged 58, has been found guilty of incitement. He has been detained since April last year. He was acquitted of the more serious charge of treason, so the verdict covers only the lesser charge.
Context
Context: Tanzania's main opposition party, Chadema, has faced arrests and court cases in recent years, and its leader Tundu Lissu has been a central figure in these disputes. Such cases often shape debate about political freedom in the country.
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