Jailed Tanzanian Opposition Leader Tundu Lissu Begins Hunger Strike
Tanzanian opposition leader Tundu Lissu, held on a treason charge, began a hunger strike on October 27, 2026, to protest being denied access to his lawyers at Ukonga prison.
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| Oct 27, 8:11 AM | abcnews.com | Tanzania’s jailed opposition leader ends hunger strike after meeting with his brother |
| Oct 27, 6:00 AM | africanews.com | Tanzania's jailed opposition leader Tundu Lissu begins hunger strike |
| Oct 27, 1:30 AM | straitstimes.com | Jailed Tanzanian opposition leader begins hunger strike |
| Oct 24, 6:52 AM | thehindu.com | Tanzania's jailed Opposition leader Tundu Lissu plans hunger strike over denied legal access |
| Oct 24, 5:29 AM | abcnews.com | Tanzania’s jailed opposition leader Lissu plans hunger strike over denied legal access |