On the arrest and risk of execution of Tundu Lissu, Chair of CHADEMA, Tanzania’s main opposition party
B-10-2025-0263
on behalf of the Renew Group · Rapporteur: JanChristoph Oetjen, Oihane Agirregoitia Martínez, Petras Auštrevičius, Malik Azmani, Dan Barna, Benoit Cassart, Olivier Chastel, Engin Eroglu, Svenja Hahn, Ilhan Kyuchyuk, Karin Karlsbro, Moritz Körner, Urmas Paet, Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann, Hilde Vautmans, Michal Wiezik, Lucia Yar
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A resolution on the arrest and risk of execution of Tundu Lissu, Chair of CHADEMA, Tanzania’s main opposition party. It condemns the arrest, calls for his release, fair trial, and no death sentence, and urges Tanzania to stop persecuting opposition and ensure free elections.¶¶¶
Key points
- Strongly condemns the arrest of Tundu Lissu and the charges against him, which appear politically motivated; calls for his immediate release and dismissal of charges.¶
- Expresses deep concern that Lissu faces a charge carrying the death penalty while denied due process; urges Tanzanian authorities to uphold his right to a fair trial and ensure no death sentence is imposed.¶
- Urges the Tanzanian government to cease all persecution of opposition members and supporters; demands release of all other political prisoners and an end to using security forces and laws to stifle dissent.¶
- Calls for independent investigations into alleged abductions and killings of government critics.
- Calls on Tanzanian authorities to reinstate CHADEMA’s full participation in the 2025 elections and engage in dialogue with the opposition; insists on urgent electoral reforms for free and fair elections.¶
- Calls on the EU and its Member States to monitor the situation, raise concerns with Tanzanian authorities, and consider appropriate measures if human rights deteriorate.¶
Who is affected
- Tundu Lissu and other political prisoners in Tanzania: calls for their release and fair treatment.¶¶¶
- CHADEMA and opposition members: urges end to persecution and reinstatement in elections.¶
- Tanzanian authorities: urged to ensure fair trial, release prisoners, and implement electoral reforms.¶
- EU and Member States: called to monitor and consider measures.¶