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ALT Statement by David McAllister, Chair of the European Parliament’s Committee on Foreign Affairs, on the sentencing of Tundu Lissu in Tanzania: “The persecution of an opposition figure is a direct assault on democratic principles and the fundamental right to dissent.” He adds that charging an opposition leader with treason over statements made at a political rally is a grossly disproportionate restriction on freedom of expression that cannot be justified. European Parliament logo on the bottom right.

ALT Statement highlighting that Tundu Lissu was among the finalists for the Sakharov Prize, in recognition of his fight for freedom of thought and democratic values. It notes that he endured an unjustified and politically motivated trial and over 500 days in prison. The UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention deemed his detention arbitrary. The statement recalls that Parliament condemned his detention in its resolution of 27 November 2025 and called for his immediate and unconditional release. It concludes: “Today I reiterate the call for his release.” European Parliament logo on the bottom right.

ALT Tanzanian opposition leader Tundu Lissu raises his fist while surrounded by uniformed security officers. European Parliament logo on the bottom right.