The activists were arrested before they disembarked from their vehicles and are suspected of planning to stage a demonstration, pressing the PM and the doctors to find a lasting solution to the strike.
Talking to the media, the Kinondoni Regional Police Commander, Charles Kenyela, confirmed that they were still holding the activists and statements were still being taken. He said that after the statements then normal procedures will be followed and they will be placed on remand pending court hearing.
Commander Kenyela also said that the activists are likely to be charged for unlawful assembly, considering that the day before they were arrested they had staged a demonstration, blocking the road and causing commotion.
Among those who were arrested is the LHRC director Hellen Kijo Bisimba, Tamwa Director Ananilea Nkya and Sikika director Irenei Kiria. They are still being held at Osterbay Police Station.
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