US Demands Full Probe into Torture Allegations Against Tanzanian Authorities

US Demands Probe Into Alleged Torture of Activists in Tanzania Kenyan and Ugandan activists Boniface Mwangi and Agather Atuhaire have accused Tanzanian authorities of torture after their recent arrest and detention. The incident has sparked international outrage, with the United States State Department issuing a statement calling for a full investigation into the alleged human rights abuses. "The United States is deeply concerned by reports of the torture and ill-treatment of Kenyan and Ugandan activists in Tanzania," said a spokesperson for the US State Department. Mwangi and Atuhaire were reportedly arrested in connection with the high-profile case of Tanzanian opposition chief Tundu Lissu. After their release, they resurfaced at various border points, claiming they had been subjected to brutal treatment at the hands of Tanzanian authorities. Their accounts have been corroborated by the People's Liberation Party leader Martha Karua and Chief Justice Emeritus Willy Mutunga, who were also deported from Tanzania. The activists have appealed to various continental organizations, including the African Union, for immediate action against Tanzania. The incident highlights the ongoing challenges of human rights and political freedom in the East African region. The US call for an investigation is a significant step towards accountability and justice for the victims.