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Chadema is Tanzania's largest opposition party. Its leaders have faced several prosecutions in recent years.
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John Pambalu, a senior official of Tanzania's main opposition party Chadema, has been charged with treason. The offense can carry the death penalty.
Why it matters: The case adds to pressure on Tanzania's opposition and draws attention to political freedoms in East Africa.
Sources: AllAfrica · See it on the globe
John Pambalu, a senior official of Tanzania's main opposition party Chadema, was charged with treason, an offense that carries a possible death penalty.
Why it matters: The case adds to legal pressure on Tanzania's opposition.
Sources: AllAfrica · See it on the globe