THE
authorities in the famous tourism destination of Unguja North are
blaming ‘illegal immigrants’ for frequent attacks on tourists, including
beatings and robbery in the region.
The blame follows repeated complaints from tour operators, including the Zanzibar Association of Tourism Investors (ZATI) about threats on security after some tourists and investors were reportedly robbed in different parts of the Islands.
“I urge members of the community in my region to expose people coming to settle or visitors because some of them are criminals tarnishing the image of the Islands best known for hospitality and peace,” Mr Vuai Mwinyi Mohamed - Regional Commissioner (RC) for North Unguja said at a ceremony to swear-in newly appointed community leaders (Shehas).
Sheha is the head of Shehia (the lowest Administrative Authority in the hierarchy of Regional Administration) and is appointed by the RC in accordance with the provision of the Zanzibar laws.
He vowed not to spare any effort in searching for the hooligans and asked for public support by reporting suspicious movements and also ensuring that all people in the region are known to the Shehas.
Mwinyi said “If there is somebody coming from another area/village within Zanzibar to settle here, he/ she must have a ‘transfer notice document’ before being allowed in, while people from mainland and beyond must also register with respective authorities, including you and the immigration.”
The RC emphasised to the community leaders that identifying residents and visitors in their respective areas of administration is important in controlling crime, including attacks on tourists who enjoy coming to stay or invest in the Islands and Tanzania mainly because of peace and stability.
There were no official statistics revealed at the swearing ceremony of the Shehas, but it was mentioned that hooliganism is being reported frequently, as the community leader for Chaani-Masingi Mr Sheha Hamdu Khamis, on behalf of his colleagues, promised to work closely with members of the public in maintaining peace and stability and protect tourists.
Zanzibar currently relies heavily on tourism which is the leading contributor to the Islands’ foreign exchange by above 80 per cent, and also provides employment to more than 60,000 people who mainly offer services.
The blame follows repeated complaints from tour operators, including the Zanzibar Association of Tourism Investors (ZATI) about threats on security after some tourists and investors were reportedly robbed in different parts of the Islands.
“I urge members of the community in my region to expose people coming to settle or visitors because some of them are criminals tarnishing the image of the Islands best known for hospitality and peace,” Mr Vuai Mwinyi Mohamed - Regional Commissioner (RC) for North Unguja said at a ceremony to swear-in newly appointed community leaders (Shehas).
Sheha is the head of Shehia (the lowest Administrative Authority in the hierarchy of Regional Administration) and is appointed by the RC in accordance with the provision of the Zanzibar laws.
He vowed not to spare any effort in searching for the hooligans and asked for public support by reporting suspicious movements and also ensuring that all people in the region are known to the Shehas.
Mwinyi said “If there is somebody coming from another area/village within Zanzibar to settle here, he/ she must have a ‘transfer notice document’ before being allowed in, while people from mainland and beyond must also register with respective authorities, including you and the immigration.”
The RC emphasised to the community leaders that identifying residents and visitors in their respective areas of administration is important in controlling crime, including attacks on tourists who enjoy coming to stay or invest in the Islands and Tanzania mainly because of peace and stability.
There were no official statistics revealed at the swearing ceremony of the Shehas, but it was mentioned that hooliganism is being reported frequently, as the community leader for Chaani-Masingi Mr Sheha Hamdu Khamis, on behalf of his colleagues, promised to work closely with members of the public in maintaining peace and stability and protect tourists.
Zanzibar currently relies heavily on tourism which is the leading contributor to the Islands’ foreign exchange by above 80 per cent, and also provides employment to more than 60,000 people who mainly offer services.
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