Dar es Salaam, Dec. 15 -- FOR decades, Tanzania has been widely regarded as an island of peace and stability in a region often confronted by uncertainty. This reputation has not come by chance.

It has been sustained through strong institutions, responsible leadership and, crucially, a working relationship between citizens and the countrys security organs. The key to this relationship is trust—trust that the Police Force and other security agencies act in the national interest and trust that citizens will cooperate in safeguarding peace, tranquillity and national unity.

The regrettable incidents of violence on October 29 and 30, as well as the events surrounding December 9, 2025, underscored why this trust remains indispensable.

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