VICE President
Dr. Gharib Mohammed Bilal has urged people in the country irrespective of their
religious affiliations not to entertain ideas to divide on the basis of
religion, tribe, race or gender in their communities. Dr. Bilal made this
appeal in a keynote address to mark Eid-El-Fitr that was celebrated at the
national level on Friday last week in Tabora. He told Muslims not to accept
attempts to divide Tanzanians on religious interest, insisting that people
should not be ashamed to frown upon misdeeds conducted by appealing to religion.
The VP said that freedom of worship is ensured for every Tanzanian as established
in the constitution, such that every person has the duty to respect other
people’s religion and should not be boastful of his beliefs, or take his faith
to be better than others.
Dr Bilal reminded
religious leaders of all denominations in the country to spend time to prepare
and spiritually build their followers to become good citizens, helping to
consolidate and protect the good reputation of the country. He said that
Tanzania has been a peaceful country for a long time, which makes some people
take the peace for granted and do not mind if bad things were to happen here. In recent months
there have been acts of violence which spread fear among the people, he said,
noting that some malpractices are committed by those who do not wish the
country well, conducting bad acts for their own benefit.
In view of the rising
disturbances, the government remains committed to ensure that people are
safeguarded by all means and will continue to fight those who tend to disrupt the
peace and harmony wherever they are. “I would like to assure you that, the
government of Dr. Jakaya Kikwete will not be ready to tolerate troublemaking which
makes people live in fear and doubt due to violent acts conducted by a few hooligans,” he said. In the meantime,
Mwinyi Sadallah reports from Zanzibar that five
people are being held by the police in connection with the acid attack on two
British volunteers, Isles President Dr. Ali Mohamed Shein assured the
public that his government will hunt for the culprits and land them in law
courts. Dr Shein made the remarks during Eid Baraza in prayers to mark the end of
the holy month of Ramadhan at the Bwawani Hall here. He said those responsible for security will use all means at hand to
search for the attackers. “The government is disappointed by this incident,
that has caused a lot of problems internally and internationally as it came
unexpectedly,” the president intoned. Efforts to maintain peace will
be intensified, he said, urging the public to cooperate with security organs to
uncover the criminals, for the public interest. Dr Shein says
the incident deserves condemnation because it is contrary to humanity and offensive
to human rights principles. “It is against humanity, contrary to Islamic
principles. It is cruel to pour acid on someone,” he declared. He added: “We will ensure justice is done and we will have no mercy on those
behind the incident. The law will take its course.” The two Britons attacked are Katie Gee (18) and Kirstie Trup (18) who
were in Zanizibar serving as English language volunteer teachers at the St
Monica Primary School located at Mkunazini area. Zanzibar Urban
West police commander Mkadam Khamis Mkadama said yesterday that five people are
being held in connection to the attack. Mkadam said they were
being interrogated to gather information for fruitful investigations, with the
acid victims flown to London yesterday.
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