Tanzanian opposition leader Lissu begins hunger strike over lawyer access

Tundu Lissu, a Tanzanian opposition leader charged with treason, has initiated a hunger strike to protest denial of access to his lawyers. The move escalates his detention protest and signals deteriorating conditions for political opposition in Tanzania. The government's response remains unclear, and the strike's duration and impact are uncertain.

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