Maria Sarungi
Tanzaniahuman rights defenderFemale7.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Maria Sarungi is a prominent human rights defender and representative of the Change Tanzania Movement, advocating for the release of political detainees and highlighting issues of abductions and renditions in East Africa.
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Dr Nchimbi mentioned activist Maria Sarungi in the context of discussing matters concerning the country.
Constitutional reform drive gains momentum following Tanzania VP Nchimbi’s callTanzania· 2026-07-25
Referring to activist Maria Sarungi, Dr Nchimbi said he hoped Tanzanians would view such engagements as constructive dialogue rather than political rivalry.
Tanzania Vice President Nchimbi: Justice key to lasting peace, national unityTanzania· 2026-07-24Maria Sarungi was abducted and assaulted by unknown individuals in Nairobi.
Ugandan authorities deny holding missing Kenyan activists
Kenya· 2025-10-07
Maria Sarungi is an activist who stated that the actions against Tundu Lissu have backfired and elevated him.
Tanzania's Tundu Lissu: The pugnacious survivor facing treason chargesKenya· 2025-04-15
Maria Sarungi is a Tanzanian journalist and activist living in exile who was abducted in Kenya.
Dragged from a taxi and driven to the border: Kenya’s ‘safe’ reputation tainted by forced deportations | Transnational repression
United Kingdom· 2025-03-14
Maria Sarungi was mentioned in relation to a social media post that Dk Slaa allegedly made.
Siku 48 za Dk Slaa mahabusu, asema atarudi ChademaTanzania· 2025-02-27
Maria Sarungi's account was mentioned in relation to the false information spread by Dk Slaa.
Korti yaamuru Dk Slaa apelekwe mahakamani Machi 4Tanzania· 2025-02-19
Maria Sarungi is mentioned as the account holder who posted the alleged false information.
Kesi ya Dk Slaa kutajwa leo Mahakama ya KisutuTanzania· 2025-02-19
Maria Sarungi joined Amnesty International to call for the release of Ugandan political detainees.
Protests to be held Friday in push for release of BesigyeKenya· 2025-02-19
