Tanzanian Opposition Figure Detained, Convicted of Incitement, Spared Death Penalty
A court has sentenced Tundu Lissu, a 58‑year‑old opposition leader, to jail for incitement while dropping treason charges, meaning he avoids a possible death sentence.
Tundu Lissu, a 58‑year‑old opposition leader, has been held in detention since April of last year.
A court found him guilty of incitement and sentenced him to jail, according to Al Jazeera.
The same court cleared him of treason, a decision that removes the threat of a death penalty, Al Jazeera reports.
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Original reporting
BBC News
Tanzanian opposition leader found guilty of incitement
The 58-year-old, who has been detained since April last year, was acquitted of the more serious charge of treason.
Read the original →Al Jazeera
Tanzania court jails opposition leader for incitement, lifts treason charge
Dismissal of treason charge means Tundu Lissu avoids threat of death penalty.
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Facts this version was allowed to use
- Tundu Lissu is a Tanzanian opposition leader and is 58 years old.
- A court found Tundu Lissu guilty of incitement.
- The court acquitted Tundu Lissu of treason.
- Tundu Lissu has been detained since April last year.
- The court jailed Tundu Lissu for incitement, per Al Jazeera.
- The dismissal of the treason charge means Tundu Lissu avoids the threat of the death penalty, per Al Jazeera.
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