Africa-Press – Tanzania. THE Union and Zanzibar governments have moved to reassure the public of continued peace and security, encouraging all citizens to carry on with their productive activities in support of national development.
Speaking to journalists in Zanzibar, the Minister of State in the Office of the Second Vice-President (Policy, Coordination, House of Representatives and Union Affairs), Mr Hamza Hassan Juma said security agencies are fully prepared to protect the nation, its people and properties.
“On October 29, some people vandalised government property, including police stations. The situation could have been worse had our security agencies not acted swiftly,” he said.
Mr Hamza noted that the incidents of October 29 and 30 in some parts of mainland Tanzania provided important lessons, prompting government agencies to heighten vigilance and avoid ignoring any security alerts.
The Minister asked citizens to continue their daily activities, including travel and businesses, without fear.
He urged young people across the country to distance themselves from individuals seeking to destabilise the nation, asking them to embrace unity and peace for mutual development.
He called on religious, political and traditional leaders to strongly condemn misinformation spreading through social media, warning that such falsehoods carry the potential to disrupt national unity.
According to the Minister, some individuals with ill motives have been using online platforms to spread divisive content targeting religious, regional and ethnic cohesion.
“Our leaders and the media must speak with one voice and encourage citizens to safeguard the peace, unity and brotherhood that has long existed between Zanzibar and mainland Tanzania,” he said.
He reaffirmed that Tanzania remains a global example of a stable union, founded on the principles of mutual respect and love, values established by the nation’s founding leaders, Mwalimu Julius Nyerere and Sheikh Abeid Amani Karume.
He stressed the critical role of the media in shaping the nation, urging journalists and media houses to avoid spreading inflammatory content based on religion, tribalism, politics, or regionalism.
He urged leaders at all levels, from local communities to political parties and religious institutions, to prioritise the national interest above personal agendas, adding that the culture of dialogue and tolerance has long been central to preventing conflict.
He further encouraged the youth to avoid participating in unlawful activities or endorsing propaganda that risks national stability, noting that the government is committed to addressing their challenges and supporting their development.
Parents and guardians were also urged to guide their children on the importance of patriotism and protecting the country’s longstanding peace.
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