Tanzania: Defiant Lissu Says Ready to Pay High Price

Dar es Salaam — Singida East Mamber of Parliament Tundu Lissu, who was released yesterday on bail by the Kisutu Resident Magistrate's Court, said he will continue to fight for democracy regardless of the price he would have to pay.

Speaking at Chadema headquarters a few hours after he was set free, Mr Lissu said since Tanzania is a democratic country, its people, who include politicians, have the right to freedom of expression and assembly.

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