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Prominent MP Jailed for 'Hate Speech' Against Tanzania President

Joseph Mbilinyi, a member of parliament and his co-accused Emmanuel Masongo from the Chadema opposition party have been given a five month prison sentence for "hate speech" against President John Magufuli during a rally in December 2017.

 

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President John Magufuli.

  • Tanzania:   'Sugu', Co-Accused Found Guilty

    Citizen, 26 February 2018

    A Senior Resident Magistrate for the Mbeya Resident Magistrate Court, Mr Michael Mteite has found the Member of Parliament for Mbeya Urban, Mr Joseph Mbilinyi - who is popularly… Read more »

  • Tanzania:   'Sugu' Calls for Calm As Nation Awaits Ruling

    Citizen, 26 February 2018

    While Tanzanians await judgment of Mbeya Urban Member of Parliament (MP) Joseph Mbilinyi (Chadema) and the party's Southern Highlands Zone secretary Emmanuel Masonga, the duo have… Read more »

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