Tanzania Opposition Leader Tundu Lissu, Several Leaders Arrested Ahead of Youth Day Rally
They were arrested in the southwestern city of Mbeya, where the party was due to hold a rally on Monday to mark International Youth Day, Chadema’s director of communications and foreign affairs John Mrema posted on X late Sunday.
This comes after the Police announced that the Chadema youth gathering is banned, accusing the party of planning violent demonstrations.
The youth wing had said about 10,000 youngsters were expected to meet in Mbeya to mark International Youth Day under the slogan “Take charge of your future”.
A Chadema Party official stated,”We demand the immediate and unconditional release of all our leaders, members, and supporters who were arrested in various parts of the country,”
“The party is closely monitoring the situation and will continue to inform the public of every development step by step,” he added.