Tanzanian activist Maria Sarungi Tsehai, known for her vocal opposition to President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s government, was abducted in the Kenyan capital on Sunday but was released just hours later. After she was taken into a vehicle by armed individuals, her situation quickly became a cause for concern, prompting statements from various rights groups. Speaking to her 1.3 million followers on social media, she expressed relief saying, "I have been saved." The Kenyan Law Society stated they intervened to facilitate her release, emphasizing that such actions are unacceptable in their country. Despite promises of democratic reforms from President Hassan, Tanzania has been rife with accusations of tyranny, particularly against dissenters. Human Rights Watch has raised alarms about a rising trend of enforced disappearances and oppression as the 2025 elections approach, suggesting that Tsehai's abduction was potentially linked to her criticism of the government. Renewed fears of violent crackdowns have gripped both Tanzania and Kenya, as similar incidents in the past have demonstrated a troubling pattern of extrajudicial actions against opposition figures.
Tanzanian Activist Maria Sarungi Tsehai Released After Abduction in Kenya
Tanzanian Activist Maria Sarungi Tsehai Released After Abduction in Kenya
Maria Sarungi Tsehai, an outspoken critic of the Tanzanian government, has been found safe after being forcibly taken by armed men in Nairobi.
Tanzanian Activist Maria Sarungi Tsehai Released After Abduction in Kenya
Maria Sarungi Tsehai, an outspoken critic of the Tanzanian government, has been found safe after being forcibly taken by armed men in Nairobi.
Tanzanian activist Maria Sarungi Tsehai, known for her vocal opposition to President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s government, was abducted in the Kenyan capital on Sunday but was released just hours later. After she was taken into a vehicle by armed individuals, her situation quickly became a cause for concern, prompting statements from various rights groups. Speaking to her 1.3 million followers on social media, she expressed relief saying, "I have been saved." The Kenyan Law Society stated they intervened to facilitate her release, emphasizing that such actions are unacceptable in their country. Despite promises of democratic reforms from President Hassan, Tanzania has been rife with accusations of tyranny, particularly against dissenters. Human Rights Watch has raised alarms about a rising trend of enforced disappearances and oppression as the 2025 elections approach, suggesting that Tsehai's abduction was potentially linked to her criticism of the government. Renewed fears of violent crackdowns have gripped both Tanzania and Kenya, as similar incidents in the past have demonstrated a troubling pattern of extrajudicial actions against opposition figures.
Maria Sarungi Tsehai, an outspoken critic of the Tanzanian government, has been found safe after being forcibly taken by armed men in Nairobi.
Tanzanian activist Maria Sarungi Tsehai, known for her vocal opposition to President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s government, was abducted in the Kenyan capital on Sunday but was released just hours later. After she was taken into a vehicle by armed individuals, her situation quickly became a cause for concern, prompting statements from various rights groups. Speaking to her 1.3 million followers on social media, she expressed relief saying, "I have been saved." The Kenyan Law Society stated they intervened to facilitate her release, emphasizing that such actions are unacceptable in their country. Despite promises of democratic reforms from President Hassan, Tanzania has been rife with accusations of tyranny, particularly against dissenters. Human Rights Watch has raised alarms about a rising trend of enforced disappearances and oppression as the 2025 elections approach, suggesting that Tsehai's abduction was potentially linked to her criticism of the government. Renewed fears of violent crackdowns have gripped both Tanzania and Kenya, as similar incidents in the past have demonstrated a troubling pattern of extrajudicial actions against opposition figures.
