Mapping of Collective Actions in Tunisia

Publication Date: 2019

The mapping of collective actions in Tunisia tracks mobilisations by groups of people whose goal is to achieve a common objective.

Each mapped collective action is based on a typology devised by the Centre for Social Sciences Research and Action.

The objective of this database is to explore collective actions by providing accurate data and relevant information on mobilisations happening in the country.

Explore the interactive charts below the table.

Data collection for this mapping is done by the CeSSRA team.

Information sources: Media reports, NGO reports, aid actors reports, as well as first-hand data collected by the CeSSRA team.

Period covered by data collection: December 23rd, 2019 - till present.

Displaying 141 - 150 of 824
Title Actors / Mobilising structures Cause/ Grievances/ Framing CA Mode of action Objective State response Location Country Datesort ascending
Members of the syndicate of the internal security forces stage sit-ins outside police stations nationwide to protest attempts to restrict the syndicate's activities and to demand the release of fellow members of the syndicate. Workers group: Union / Syndicate, Workers group: Security / Military forces Policy grievances, Access to socio-eco rights: Freedom of expression and assembly Sit-in Protest of a policy / Governmental measure N/A Tunisia August 31, 2022
Douz residents stage a sit-in in front of the Court of First Instance in Kebili to demand authorities' help in inheritance cases Affected group (inc. NIMBY) Injustice / Perceived injustice Sit-in Demands for rights / Services N/A Kebili Tunisia August 31, 2022
Employees of the Environment, Plantation and Gardening company in Kebili stage a sit-in outside Kebili governorate headquarters to demand the payment of their unpaid wages Workers group: Union / Syndicate, Workers group: Public Sector Policy grievances, Access to socio-eco rights: Labour rights Sit-in Demands for rights / Services N/A Kebili Tunisia August 30, 2022
Korba municipality employees stage a sit-in outside Nabeul governorate headquarters to demand the release of their colleagues who have been arrested and who are syndicate members Workers group: Public Sector Policy grievances, Access to socio-eco rights: Freedom of expression and assembly Sit-in Protest of a policy / Governmental measure N/A Nabeul Tunisia August 30, 2022
Jebiniana residents stage a sit-in outside Jebiniana delegation headquarters to demand security and growth for the delegation Affected group (inc. NIMBY) Access to socio-eco rights: Basic rights / Services / Infrastructure Sit-in Reform (advocating for limited change in political; socio-economic...) N/A Jebiniana Tunisia August 30, 2022
Parents of students stage a sit-in outside the regional delegation for education in Gafsa to demand the enrollment of their children in middle school Clan member Access to socio-eco rights: Basic rights / Services / Infrastructure Sit-in Demands for rights / Services N/A Gafsa Tunisia August 29, 2022
Employees of the Environment, Plantation and Gardening company in Kebili stage a sit-in outside Kebili governorate headquarters to demand the payment of their unpaid wages Workers group: Union / Syndicate, Workers group: Public Sector Policy grievances, Access to socio-eco rights: Labour rights Sit-in Demands for rights / Services N/A Kebili Tunisia August 29, 2022
Protesters block the Bizerte-Menzel Bourguiba road after they lost contact with young men of the area who attempted to cross the Mediterranean Collective / Informal group Injustice / Perceived injustice Road blockade, Tire burning Other N/A Bizerte Tunisia August 29, 2022
Workers at the Societe des carrieres Ben Sakhria stage a sit-in outside Beja governorate headquarters to protest the non renewal of their factory's license Workers group: Union / Syndicate, Workers group: Other Policy grievances Sit-in Protest of a policy / Governmental measure N/A Beja Tunisia August 29, 2022
Workers in the phosphate mine in Meknassy block Gafsa-Sfax road to protest the suspension of phosphate production, and to demand their employment within Gafsa Phosphate company Workers group: Other Corporate grievances, Access to socio-eco rights: Labour rights Road blockade Demands for rights / Services N/A Meknassy Tunisia August 29, 2022

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Actors / Mobilising Structures Chart

Cause / Grievances / Framing CA Chart

Mode of Action Chart