CHADEMA leader Aisha Machano abducted, beaten, and abandoned after another party leader's murder; Tanzanian govt denies targeting opposition amid election concerns.

Aisha Machano, a senior official of Tanzania's opposition party CHADEMA, was abducted, beaten, and abandoned in a forest, following the abduction and murder of another party leader, Ali Kibao, last month. The party alleges these incidents indicate government repression ahead of upcoming elections, while the government denies targeting opposition figures. An investigation is underway, with authorities urging public calm amid rising concerns for opposition safety.

October 20, 2024
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