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Leaders of Tanzania's main opposition party released

Freeman Mbowe, Chairman Tanzania's main opposition party Chadema, at the party's first political rally after an imposed ban from 2016 was lifted, at Furahisha Grounds in Mwanza, on January 21, 2023. © Michael Jamson, AFP

Tanzania's leading opposition figures, including Chadema party chairman Freeman Mbwoe and his deputy Tundu Lissu, were released on bail on Tuesday, a day after they were detained in the southwestern town of Mbeya on the eve of a youth day rally. 

The leaders of Tanzania's main opposition party Chadema have been released on bail, a party spokesperson said on Tuesday, a day after they were detained in the southwestern town of Mbeya ahead of a youth day rally.

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