The recent conflict that led to the killing of over 60 people, many being Muslims, is deeply saddening. Of even greater concern is that the conflict, which involves two Muslim communities, the Ormo and the Pokomo, the government has shamelessly stated it is unable to resolve the dispute between the two communities.

Following the indefinite ban of weekly tabloid paper (Mwanahalisi) from 30 July 2012, for what the government of Tanzania termed as prolonged disobedience by its managing editor and publisher and the possibility of that particular paper causing worries among citizens, Hizb-ut Tahrir / East Africa would like to expose this issue in two aspects;

The incident that left 17 People killed and 66 injured in Northern Kenya is indeed a sad one and must be condemned/ opposed by every peace loving person. While investigations have not yet been concluded, accusations have already been directed to Terrorists. Politicians as usual came forward to oppose and condemn

Hizb-ut Tahrir - East Africa has received with a deep sadness and grievances the recent report on Tanzania Breweries Limited sponsoring of the Zanzibar Main Football League. This sponsorship will last for a period of 3 years for peanuts amount of Tsh 140 Millions.