Tanzanian lecturer arrested over anti-government protests charged with terrorism

Tanzanian lecturer arrested over anti-government protests charged with terrorismImage source, Melkisedek KaijageImage caption, Melkisedek Kaijage was among more than 130 people arrested earlier this monthByAlfred LasteckReporting fromDar es SalaamPublished21 minutes agoA Tanzanian university lecturer who was arrested earlier this month over allegations of inciting anti-government protests has now been charged with terrorism.Melkisedek Kaijage, who works at the University of Dodoma, had appeared at a magistrate's court to request bail after spending 15 days in police custody when the charges were changed.He was among more than 130 people arrested over planned protests calling for democratic reforms and justice for those killed in a post-poll crackdown last year.

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