Tanzania govt behind my abduction in Kenya: activist
Activist Maria Sarungi Tsehai said Monday she was certain the Tanzanian government was behind her abduction the day before in Nairobi that was only foiled after a rapid intervention by rights groups.
Tanzanian activist released after being 'kidnapped' in Kenya's capital
A prominent Tanzanian activist has been released after being "kidnapped" on Sunday by three armed men on the streets of Kenya's capital Nairobi, her husband said, accusing Tanzania's national intelligence service of responsibility.
'I have been saved': Kidnapped Tanzanian activist found hours later
Prominent Tanzanian activist Maria Sarungi Tsehai, who was abducted by armed men in Kenya, says she has been released, after several hours. Amnesty International Kenya spokesperson Roland Ebole told the BBC she was "forced" into a vehicle in Kenya's capital Nairobi on Sunday afternoon.
Activist's Dramatic Release Sparks Tensions Between Tanzania and Kenya
Tanzanian activist Maria Sarungi Tsehai was reportedly kidnapped by armed men in Nairobi, with her husband alleging Tanzania's national intelligence service's involvement. After her release, Amnesty International highlighted the growing concerns of cross-border repression,
Prominent Tanzanian Activist Released After Brief Detention In Nairobi
Tanzanian activist Maria Sarungi Tsehai, briefly abducted in Nairobi, has been released and blames the incident on Tanzania's intelligence agency
Maria Sarungi released after abduction ordeal in Kenyan capital Nairobi
Tanzanian human rights defender and independent media editor Maria Sarungi has been released and is safe after being abducted earlier today, 12 January 2025, in Nairobi’s Kilimani area. The news was confirmed by Faith Odhiambo, President of the Law Society of Kenya, who posted on her X account (formerly Twitter):
Tanzanian Activist's Harrowing Abduction and Release in Nairobi
Maria Sarungi Tsehai, a Tanzanian human rights activist, was briefly kidnapped in Nairobi. Allegations point to Tanzania's national intelligence, reflecting a concerning pattern of transnational repression.
Tanzanian Activist Maria Sarungi Details Abduction Ordeal
Maria Sarungi Tsehai, a Tanzanian media personality and human rights activist, on Monday recounted the ordeal she experienced after being abducted on Sunday, January 12, by unidentified men in Kilimani, Nairobi.
Tanzanian activist Maria Sarungi recounts her abduction in Nairobi
Maria Sarungi, a prominent journalist and vocal critic of the Tanzanian government and President Samia Suluhu, was over the weekend abducted in Kilimani, Nairobi, by three armed men driving a black vehicle.
Tanzania Rights Activist Latest Abduction Victim In Kenya
A renowned Tanzanian rights activist was kidnapped on the streets of the Kenyan capital Nairobi on Sunday, only to be released after a rapid intervention by rights groups.
Tanzanian activist Tsehai kidnapped in Kenya: Amnesty
Tanzanian rights activist Maria Sarungi Tsehai was reportedly abducted in Nairobi. Kenya has a record of allowing foreign governments to abduct their citizens on its soil.
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Sarungi: Abductors warned me against speaking to anyone after my release
She expressed gratitude to the media, international organisations, and individuals whose outcry played a key role in her ...
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Tanzanian Activist Maria Sarungi Recounts Abduction Ordeal in Nairobi
Tanzanian activist and media practitioner Maria Sarungi Tsehai Monday recounted the terrifying details of her abduction in ...
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Tanzanian Journalist Abducted in Nairobi Found Alive: "Namshukuru Mungu"
Maria Sarungi Tsehai has been a vocal critique of Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan on various issues, including ...