Voices

Interview with Tundu Lissu, opposition leader, Tanzania

Thu, 06/02/2020 - 15:16

Voices is part of an IPU web series in which we interview parliamentarians from around the world. The views and opinions they express are their own and do not necessarily reflect the IPU’s position.

Tundu Lissu, a former opposition MP in Tanzania, speaks about an assassination attempt on his life and why he needs the support of the IPU Committee on the Human Rights of Parliamentarians. 

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