article_snippet: The statement also appealed to religious leaders, traditional elders, politicians and journalists 'to continue the awareness campaign against superstitious beliefs that are holding back the development of the east African country.'
article_snippet: The government has long tried to do everything possible to stop the killings, we are very serious with this,' President Jakaya Kikwete said. '
article_snippet: But we still need to enhance we efforts to bring to an end these killings, which are disgusting and a big embarrassment to the nation.'