Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
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HouDiNi retweeted
Tanzania’s Tundu Lissu should win the Sakharov Prize
By nominating Tundu Lissu for the European Parliament’s Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought in 2026, the EPP Group sends a message of support for democracy and the rule of law in Tanzania. Facing a death sentence after an unfair trial and persecution, the Tanzanian opposition leader remains a courageous symbol of the fight for democracy, human rights and the rule of law.
"Tundu Lissu has been in detention for more than 500 days because he advocates for free and fair elections and a democratic future for his country. He continues to face the death penalty. There is no doubt about the political nature of his detention. Despite persecution and repression, Tundu Lissu remains steadfast in his democratic convictions. By nominating him, the EPP Group honours this extraordinary courage. The European Union must no longer tolerate the criminalisation of legitimate opposition work or the manipulation of the judiciary in Tanzania," says @davidmcallister MEP, Chair of the European Parliament’s Committee on Foreign Affairs.
"The struggle of Tundu Lissu highlights the critical erosion of democratic pluralism and constitutional rights in Tanzania. This nomination reinforces the EPP Group’s solidarity with democratic defenders worldwide. We must ensure that the rule of law is used to protect political freedom, in Tanzania and throughout the world," insists @ReinholdLopatka MEP, who nominated Tundu Lissu for the Prize on behalf of the EPP Group.
"Given the strong partnership Europe has with Tanzania, we cannot and will not look away when political persecution, such as that faced by Tundu Lissu, takes place. We will highlight this unacceptable behaviour with his nomination for the Sakharov Prize," states @lukasmandl MEP, chairing the EPP Group in the Development Committee.
The Conference of Presidents of the European Parliament will choose the laureate from among three shortlisted names on 22 October.
HouDiNi retweeted
Tanzanian opposition leader Tundu Lissu, imprisoned and facing a possible death sentence, has been nominated for the EU’s top human rights prize.
He is on trial for treason, which he denies, since April 2025. The nomination was made by the European People’s Party.
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For the first time in over 50 years, humans are Moonbound.
At 6:35 p.m. EDT (2235 UTC) NASA’s Space Launch System rocket and the Orion spacecraft lifted off from the agency’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, sending four astronauts on a planned test flight around the Moon and back. go.nasa.gov/4tlRfRS
ALT NASA’s Space Launch System rocket and the crewed Orion spacecraft lift off from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Credit: NASA/Michael DeMocker
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Liftoff.
The Artemis II mission launched from @NASAKennedy at 6:35pm ET (2235 UTC), propelling four astronauts on a journey around the Moon.
Artemis II will pave the way for future Moon landings, as well as the next giant leap — astronauts on Mars.
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“There must be an independent, transparent and inclusive investigation of these events to ensure accountability and that the fundamental freedoms and constitutional rights of all Tanzanians are protected.” - UK's Human Rights Ambassador, @ESandersFCDO
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Joint Statement by the British High Commission, the Canadian High Commission, the Embassies of Norway, Switzerland, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, and the EU Delegation, on Recent Events in Tanzania.
