Prominent Tanzanian activist Maria Sarungi Tsehai was abducted in Nairobi, Kenya, by armed men on Sunday.
Hours later, she was released and reported the incident on social media, visibly shaken but safe.
Ms. Tsehai, a vocal critic of Tanzania's president, has faced threats and concerns for her safety.
This incident highlights ongoing concerns about human rights and political freedoms in both Kenya and Tanzania.