Tanzanian VP calls for full protection of Great Ruaha River

DAR ES SALAAM, Dec. 20 (Xinhua) -- Tanzanian Vice President Philip Mpango on Monday urged citizens, including government leaders, to ensure that the Great Ruaha River is fully protected from environmental degradation.

Mpango castigated government leaders who were protecting farmers and livestock keepers that have encroached on the river for farming activities and livestock keeping.