Tanzania court orders an opposition leader, who is on a hunger strike, to appear in person
DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania — A magistrate court in Tanzania on Tuesday ordered that an opposition leader who was charged with treason last month be brought to court in person next month after he went on hunger strike to protest against virtual hearings.
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