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Africa-Press<\/a> – Tanzania<\/a>. <\/strong><\/span>The court case of Tanzania opposition leader Freeman Mbowe, which was to be held virtually, has been postponed after technical difficulties.<\/p>\n

Nevertheless, party supporters who had turned out on the streets to back him were dispersed by police and some were arrested.<\/p>\n

Mr Mbowe has been charged with terror-related crimes.<\/p>\n

He was arrested ahead of planned meetings to discuss constitutional reforms.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Tanzania. The court case of Tanzania opposition leader Freeman Mbowe, which was to be held virtually, has been postponed after technical difficulties. Nevertheless, party supporters who had turned out on the streets to back him were dispersed by police and some were arrested. Mr Mbowe has been charged with terror-related crimes. 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