Tanzania 2014 violations & victories 29 January New Habari Managing Editor, Absalom Kibanda; former Managing Editor for Mwananchi Communications Ltd, Theophil Makunga; and former Chama cha Demokrasia na Maendeleo (Chadema)’s Arusha Regional Chair Samson Mwigamba acquitted of sedition charges due to lack of evidence. February Journalist Frank Leonard arrested for allegedly taking photos during a case in progress – he said he had not been taking photos but was trying to switch off his mobile phone. July Police summoned Managing Editor of daily newspaper, NIPASHE, Jesse Kwayu and Managing Director of Guardian Limited, Kiondo Mshana, for questioning over stories alleging corruption amongst local motorcycle patrol police. November The Judiciary of Tanzania organised the Judicial Media Forum in Dar es Salaam bringing members of almost every major and small media outlet together with representatives from the Judiciary to discuss how to improve their relationship with each other. 18 September Police attacked journalists attempting to cover a story involving the Chairman of Tanzania’s main opposition party. Joseph Isango, a journalist with Tanzania Daima; Yusuf Badi, a photographer with state owned newspaper, The Daily News; and journalist Shamimu Ausi of the local weekly paper Hoja, all sustained serious injuries.