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22 May 2020
Tanzanian Comedian Idris Sultan Arrested for 'Cyber-Bullying' President
Tanzanian comedian Idris Sultan is in police custody after a video of him laughing at an old photograph of President John Magafuli was shared on social media.
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15 November 2019
Tanzanian Comedian Idris Sultan Apologizes to President Magufuli
The comedian says his now viral face-swap photo of the president was not ill-intended.
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31 October 2019
Tanzanian Comedian Idris Sultan Is Being Held By Police for Face-Swapping Photos of the President
Playfully photoshopping pictures of the president can apparently get you arrested for a cybercrime.
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