Tanzania Opposition Leader Defiant As He Appears For Treason Trial

Fuente: International Business Times

Tundu Lissu is due in court for his latest hearing on treason charges AFP Tanzanian opposition leader Tundu Lissu appeared in court on Monday for his latest hearing in a treason trial in which he faces a potential death penalty. Activists say the case against him is the latest sign that democracy is under threat in several East African nations. An opposition leader is also on trial for treason in neighbouring Uganda and opposition movements facing pressure in several other countries.