CLEAN : Tanzanian opposition MP Lissu says attack politically motivated

CLEAN : Tanzanian opposition MP Lissu says attack politically motivated

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Journalism, Social Studies, History

9th - 10th Grade

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The transcript details a speaker's experiences of persecution for criticizing the Tanzanian government under President Magufuli. The speaker recounts being shot and arrested multiple times for opposing the government's oppressive actions, which include shutting down media and criminalizing dissent. The speaker emphasizes the need for the government to adhere to legal and human rights, advocating for change and accountability.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What actions did President Magufuli's government take against media outlets?

Encouraged free press

Closed newspapers and radio stations

Increased funding for media

Promoted international journalism

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why was the speaker targeted and shot?

Due to business disputes

For opposing the government's political stance

Because of personal conflicts

For supporting the government

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many times was the speaker arrested between June 2016 and July of the previous year?

12 times

5 times

10 times

8 times

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the speaker urge the Tanzanian government to do?

Ignore international criticism

Expand its political influence

Observe the laws of Tanzania

Increase military presence

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What has happened to many critics of the government according to the speaker?

They have been promoted

They have been abducted and disappeared

They have been awarded

They have been ignored