RUVUMA, Nov. 13 -- VICE-PRESIDENT Deogratius Ndejembi has said efforts to find a lasting solution to farmer-pastoralist conflicts must go hand in hand with immediate action against those inciting the disputes.

The government is pursuing a lasting solution through a national task force involving relevant ministries, alongside measures to identify and bring those responsible for inciting the conflicts to justice.

The broader government response involves coordination among sectors responsible for land, local government, livestock, agriculture, water, security and legal affairs.

As part of the immediate measures, Mr Ndejembi ordered the launch of a special operation to identify and arrest individuals inciting conflicts between farmers and ...