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Tanzania Opposition Leader Flees Country After Election

Charles Kombe

   DAR ES SALAAM - Tanzania opposition politician and former presidential
   candidate Tundu Lissu has left the country for Belgium a week after a
   failed nationwide protest to reject a presidential election that he
   claims was marred by widespread irregularities. His departure for
   Europe comes after he took refuge for more than a week at the German
   ambassador's residence, citing threats to his life.
   Two weeks have passed since Tanzania voted in national and local
   elections that put incumbent President John Magufuli of the ruling
   Party of the Revolution (CCM)into power for a second term.

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