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Tanzania's main opposition leader Freeman Mbowe has been released after spending more than seven months in custody on terrorism charges. His supporters said the case was a politically motivated move to crush dissent in the country. His release is seen as a sign that the government could be about to allow the opposition to operate more freely, analysts say. Mr Mbowe's defence lawyer, Peter Kibatala, welcomed his client's release but he said he was also "disappointed in the legal system". He's been telling Esau Williams why. (Photo: Freeman Mbowe was arrested in a night raid ahead of a public rally in July 2021. Credit: AFP)