Tanzania's opposition leader Tundu Lissu arrested

Arusha 

Tundu Lissu, the national vice-chairman of Tanzania's main opposition party, Chadema, has been arrested in Arusha city for holding a rally without a permit and preventing police officers from doing their job.

Mr Lissu was arrested along with his bodyguard and three other party leaders, hours before a political rally in Karatu district.

The former Singida North MP was due to hold a rally at Mazingira Bora grounds in the region.

Arusha regional police commander Justine Masejo said Lissu and three other leaders were being held for questioning and that legal proceedings would follow.

Chadema's Arusha regional chairperson, Elisa Mungure, confirmed Lissu's arrest along with his bodyguards and other leaders, saying they were being taken to Arusha for questioning.

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