Tanzanian opposition leader Tundu Lissu began refusing food on Monday at Ukonga prison to protest being unable to access his lawyers, after prison officials barred his legal team from entering. Later reporting said he ended the brief strike after prison authorities allowed him to meet privately with his younger brother.
WHO:Tundu Lissu, leader of the Chadema party
WHAT:Tundu Lissu began a hunger strike in prison to protest being unable to access his lawyers.
WHEN:Oct 26, 2026
WHERE:Tanzania
WHY:He began the hunger strike to protest his inability to access his lawyers.
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