Amnesty asks Kenya not to deport Tanzania ex-MP

Godbless Lema.

Former Arusha Urban Member of Parliament Godbless Lema. PHOTO | COURTESY

Rights lobby Amnesty International on Monday appealed to the Kenyan government not to deport Tanzania’s ex-legislator Godbless Lema, to save him from “persecution.”

The rights watchdog said Nairobi has a legal obligation to host anyone fleeing danger from their countries and that Mr Lema’s situation means he would be at risk if forcibly returned to his country.