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Kenyan Politician, Lawyer For Tanzania Opposition Leader Arrested

Martha Karua was detained in Tanzania ahead of a trial hearing for her client, opposition leader Tindu Lissu (Credit: AFP)

Kenyan lawyer Martha Karua, a presidential candidate who also represents opposition figures on trial in neighbouring countries, was arrested in Tanzania on Sunday, a spokesperson told AFP.

Karua has been representing Tanzanian opposition leader Tindu Lissu, who is on trial for treason and faces a possible death penalty.

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