Tanzania: 'Court Cannot Dismiss Terrorism Charges'

THE Kisutu Resident Magistrate's Court in Dar es Salaam on Wednesday rejected a defence request seeking dismissal of terrorism charges against 20 suspected members of the of Al-Shabaab group.

Senior Resident Magistrate Hellen Riwa ruled that she had no jurisdiction to entertain the request as the only court vested with such powers was the High Court. "Take the matter to the High Court if you have any grievances regarding this case.

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