{"id":151339,"date":"2026-04-23T16:12:17","date_gmt":"2026-04-23T16:12:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/tanzania\/all-news\/chande-commission-links-violence-to-grievances-incitement"},"modified":"2026-04-23T16:58:49","modified_gmt":"2026-04-23T16:58:49","slug":"chande-commission-links-violence-to-grievances-incitement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/tanzania\/all-news\/chande-commission-links-violence-to-grievances-incitement","title":{"rendered":"Chande Commission Links Violence to Grievances Incitement"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"ap-article-header-tag\"> <strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Tanzania. <\/strong> <\/span>FINDINGS from the commission of inquiry into the October 29 unrest were formally presented at State House in Dar es Salaam, with Commission Chair Judge Chande outlining a mix of long-standing structural issues and immediate triggers that culminated in the violence.<\/p>\n<p>According to the report, the roots of the unrest had existed for years but intensified in the lead-up to the events. Politically, the commission cited persistent demands for constitutional reforms, concerns over shrinking democratic space, calls for an independent electoral body, and proposed changes to election laws as key underlying tensions.<\/p>\n<p>On the socio-economic front, the report highlighted widespread hardship, including unemployment, a difficult business environment, and the burden of multiple taxes and levies. Social factors were also flagged, such as declining moral standards, reduced sense of patriotism, incidents of abductions and enforced disappearances, and a perceived lack of effective responses to public grievances.<\/p>\n<p>The commission further pointed to poor service delivery by some government officials\u2014particularly at lower levels of local administration\u2014as a source of public frustration that contributed to rising anger among citizens.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, the report noted that international dynamics may have played a role, suggesting that some foreign interests target resource-rich countries with strategic agendas that can exacerbate internal instability.<\/p>\n<p>In examining the immediate triggers, the commission identified political actors and activists as key drivers of escalation. It found that certain individuals used slogans, public statements, and organized platforms to mobilize support for election boycotts and unrest. Witnesses reportedly told the commission that they had been provided with mobile phones to record and disseminate images and videos aimed at fueling tensions.<\/p>\n<p>Specific political slogans, including \u201cNo Reforms, No Election\u201d and \u201cSamia Must Go,\u201d were cited as examples of messaging that heightened emotions and mobilized groups.<\/p>\n<p>The report also revealed that some individuals who were unsuccessful in party primary elections allegedly encouraged their supporters to take part in the disturbances.<\/p>\n<p>The commission\u2019s findings paint a complex picture of the October 29 events, pointing to a convergence of systemic challenges and deliberate mobilization efforts that ultimately led to the outbreak of violence.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ap-article-footer-note\">Find more news and analyses on <span class=\"ap-highlight-country\">Tanzania<\/span> on the <span class=\"ap-highlight-brand\">Africa Press<\/span> website<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Tanzania. FINDINGS from the commission of inquiry into the October 29 unrest were formally presented at State House in Dar es Salaam, with Commission Chair Judge Chande outlining a mix of long-standing structural issues and immediate triggers that culminated in the violence. 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