Tanzania opposition leader Freeman Mbowe says 'tortured' in custody

Chadema Chairman Freeman Mbowe in court. PHOTO | FILE | NMG

What you need to know:

  • Freeman Mbowe has been in detention since July 21 when he was arrested along with other senior Chadema party officials just hours before they planned to hold a forum to demand constitutional reform. 
  • The 59-year-old has been charged with terrorism financing and conspiracy in a case that has triggered concern among rights groups and Western nations about the state of democracy under Tanzania's new President Samia Suluhu Hassan.