Over 20 members of Tanzania's opposition party Chadema, including four university students in Mbeya and a lecturer from the University of Dodoma (Udom), have been charged with terrorism and economic sabotage.The accused, arraigned in courts across regions, face non-bailable charges under Tanzania's Prevention of Terrorism Act.Students Noah Mwalwange, Gwamaka Mboka, Rojazi Mpwani, and Augustino Wasinyo are accused of inciting public destruction to intimidate citizens.A driver, Jasiri Mwasumbi, is also charged for mobilizing attacks on police.In Mwanza, 23 accused, including Chadema leaders, were charged with planning terrorist acts like setting fire to government buildings.All cases were adjourned to August 6, 2026, due to jurisdictional issues.Udom lecturer Melkisedek Kaijage faces charges for allegedly threatening to burn public buildings during the Dar es Salaam International Trade Fair.Legal teams are fighting for bail, highlighting tensions between the government and opposition parties.
Original title: Over 20 opposition figures, Udom lecturer face terrorism charges in Tanzania
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