Tanzanian opposition leader shot

By Peter Saramba Ongiri

MWANZA, Tanzania

Tanzanian opposition leader Tundu Lissu is in a critical condition after unknown gunmen opened fire Thursday at his car near his home in Dodoma, the administratice capital.

Dodoma police chief Gilles Murotto told Anadolu Agency in a telephone interview that lawmaker was shot in his legs and stomach.

President John Magufuli released a statement condemning the attack.

Lissu was flown to the Kenyan capital Nairobi for further treatment after a minor surgery in Dodoma.

Lissu had previously been arrested several times, facing charges of sedition for criticizing Magufuli’s government.