Tanzania's Political Drama: Disqualifications and Election Tensions
Tanzania's electoral commission has barred the main opposition candidate from October elections, leaving President Samia Suluhu Hassan to compete against smaller party contenders. This decision has sparked concerns over the electoral commission's independence. CHADEMA leader Tundu Lissu remains jailed as human rights scrutiny intensifies.
Tanzania's political landscape faces upheaval as the electoral commission disqualifies major opposition candidates ahead of October's presidential elections.
President Samia Suluhu Hassan now faces smaller party contenders, raising concerns about the electoral body's integrity and political transparency.
Meanwhile, the jailing of opposition leader Tundu Lissu casts a shadow on the nation's human rights record.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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