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Humphrey Polepole was abducted in Dar es Salaam on October 6, 2025 by unidentified security forces. He is an outspoken government critic who has criticized President Samia Suluhu Hassan and the ruling party Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) for restrictions on civic space, crackdown on human rights, and attacks on opposition including the jailing of opposition politician Tundu Lissu.

Call on the Tanzania President to immediately disclose Humphrey Polepole's fate and whereabouts, and if he is in their custody, release him immediately - send your email using our email-writing tool.

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President of Tanzania

Samia Suluhu

Hassan

President of Tanzania