DAR ES SALAAM, Aug. 11 -- THE Ministry of Community Development, Gender, Women and Special Groups has warned content creators, journalists and the public against sharing images or videos of vulnerable children, saying the practice violates the law and can leave lasting harm on their lives.

The warning comes amid growing use of social media, where images and videos are widely shared to attract public attention.

Assistant Commissioner for Social Welfare and Child Services, Ms Happy Msimbe, said producing, sharing or facilitating the distribution of such content is an offence under the Law of the Child Act, Cap 13. Offenders face a fine of not less than 5m/- or imprisonment for six months, or both.

She said the law protects children found...