Kenyan activist Boniface Mwangi has accused Tanzanian authorities of subjecting him to severe torture before deporting him back to Kenya. Mwangi, known for his outspoken activism, was detained alongside Ugandan lawyer and activist Agather Atuhaire while attempting to attend the treason trial of Tanzanian opposition leader Tundu Lissu.
According to Mwangi, both he and Atuhaire were blindfolded, chained, and taken to a secret location where they endured what he described as “gruesome torture.” He recounted being forced to crawl to wash off blood after being beaten, stating, “We were treated worse than dogs.” Mwangi also reported hearing Atuhaire groaning in pain during their detention.
Following their release, Mwangi was found abandoned near the Kenyan border and has since been hospitalized in Nairobi for treatment. Atuhaire was similarly left at the Uganda border and is currently under the care of her family.
The incident has sparked international concern, with human rights organizations calling for investigations into the alleged mistreatment. Tanzanian authorities have not publicly commented on the allegations.
President Samia Suluhu Hassan had previously warned foreign activists against interfering in Tanzania’s internal affairs, a statement that has drawn criticism amid growing concerns over political repression in the country.
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