Tanzanian lecturer arrested over anti-government protests charged with terrorism
Melkisedek Kaijage, a Tanzanian university lecturer, was charged with terrorism earlier this month after being arrested over allegations of inciting anti-government protests. He had appeared at a magistrate's court to request bail after spending 15 days in police custody when the charges were changed. Prosecutors now accuse Kaijage of threatening to burn public buildings as part of intimidation tactics.
Kaijage, who works at the University of Dodoma and teaches political science and public administration, was among more than 130 people arrested over planned protests calling for democratic reforms and justice. The 7 July demonstrations were banned and did not take place. He was arrested a day after the planned nationwide protests and initially charged with inciting people to join them. Gerald Shija, chairman of the University of Dodoma Academic Staff Association (Udomasa), said Kaijage had been transferred from police custody to Isanga Prison in Dodoma.
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