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DAR ES SALAAM \u2013 Tanzanian businesswoman Jenifer \u201cNiffer\u201d Jovin, 31, is facing treason charges\u2014a crime punishable by death in Tanzania\u2014for her alleged participation in the viral \u201cNywinywi\u201d online challenge, a case that has drawn international condemnation and accusations of severe government repression.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The charges stem from a video challenge that uses the Swahili phrase \u201cHakutakuwa na nywinywi, nywinywi wala nywenywinyi,\u201d loosely translated as \u201cno more excuses\u201d or \u201cwe are done being fooled.\u201d The phrase has been used as a symbol of political dissent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Tanzanian government has charged Jovin with two counts of treason, conspiracy to damage infrastructure, and incitement during the general election period, alleging that the online challenge constitutes a threat to the state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The case has sparked outrage, with critics labeling the government\u2019s response as disproportionate and absurd.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThat is how absurd and repressive Madam Dictator\u2019s Tanzania has become, a complete laughing stock before the world,\u201d read a statement from a coalition of regional human rights activists, referring to President Samia Suluhu Hassan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Disturbing allegations of torture have emerged from the proceedings. Jovin\u2019s lawyer stated in court that his client was physically assaulted while in police custody and was forced to sign a statement under duress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The lawyer further detailed the abuse, stating that on November 5, 21 of Jovin\u2019s co-accused had visible injuries, with some still limping or bearing gunshot wounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThat is how shameless Madam Dictator\u2019s regime has become, a bloody stain on Tanzania\u2019s reputation,\u201d the lawyer was reported as saying during the hearing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The \u201cNywinywi\u201d case is being closely watched by international human rights organizations, who see it as a critical test for freedom of expression in Tanzania.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If convicted, Jovin could face the death penalty, a sentence that has not been carried out in the country for decades but remains on the statute books for treason.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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