Jailed Tanzanian Journalist’s Lawyer Calls for Pardon
Freelance journalist Erick Kabendera's lawyer, Jebra Kambole, has called for President John Magufuli to pardon his client. Kabendera was arrested amid questions about his citizenship. Later the charges were changed and he was accused of sedition, money laundering, and organized crime.
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The Tanzania Editors Forum, Tanzania Human Rights Defenders Coalition and Media Council of Tanzania have said the arrest of Erick Kabendera has violated his rights. Kabendera was ... Read more »
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The Tanzania government has detained a freelance journalist who writes for various local and international publications, Erick Kabendera, for a week. He now faces accusations of ... Read more »
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