DAR ES SALAAM, July 12 -- THE governments successful rescue of 160 Tanzanians from human traffickers between July 2025 and February 2026 deserves recognition. Through the Ministry of Home Affairs and the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Secretariat, many lives have been saved from forced labour, sexual exploitation and other degrading conditions.

The arrest of 57 suspects, establishment of safe houses, creation of reporting centres and continuous training of law enforcement officers demonstrate the governments commitment to confronting this grave crime. Such efforts deserve the support of every Tanzanian. Kudos!

However, these achievements should not obscure the magnitude of the challenge that remains. The statistics presented during the Mor...