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Tanzania opposition head concludes strike

Headline from Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

NAIROBI, Kenya -- Tanzania's jailed opposition leader Tundu Lissu ended a brief hunger strike Tuesday after prison authorities allowed him to meet privately with his younger brother, his lead lawyer said.

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  1. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Tanzania’s jailed opposition leader ends hunger strike after meeting with his brother (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Tanzania’s jailed opposition leader Tundu Lissu has ended a brief hunger strike after prison authorities allowed him to meet privately with his younger brother

  2. Al Jazeera

    Tanzania’s jailed opposition leader Tundu Lissu ends brief hunger strike (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Lissu, who faces treason charge carrying a possible death sentence, refused food after being denied access to lawyers.

  3. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

    Tanzania opposition head concludes strike (opens Arkansas Democrat-Gazette)

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    NAIROBI, Kenya -- Tanzania's jailed opposition leader Tundu Lissu ended a brief hunger strike Tuesday after prison authorities allowed him to meet privately with his younger brother, his lead lawyer said.

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