Tanzanian police have detained leading opposition Chadema party figures including former presidential candidate Tundu Lissu.

Police are also reportedly holding a group of young people who'd planned to attend the gathering later today.

Those arrested are accused of planning violent demonstrations.

Thami Ngubeni spoke to the Chadema party's Director of Protocol, Communications and Foreign Affairs, John Mrema.

Tanzanian police have detained leading opposition Chadema party figures including former presidential candidate Tundu Lissu.
Police are also reportedly holding a group of young people who'd planned to attend the gathering later today.
Those arrested are accused of planning violent demonstrations.
Thami Ngubeni spoke to the Chadema party's Director of Protocol, Communications and Foreign Affairs, John Mrema.

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