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 71 - 80 of 824
Title Actors / Mobilising structures Cause/ Grievances/ Framing CA Mode of action Objective State response Location Country Datesort ascending
Peasants stage a sit-in between the states of Kebili and Gabes demanding the respect of dates purchase prices by the agents and owners. Workers group: Agriculture workers Policy grievances Sit-in Protest of a policy / Governmental measure N/A Kebili and Gabes Tunisia October 22, 2022
Young men lit tires on fire and blocked roads in the city of Tebourba, a mumber of arrests followed Collective / Informal group Other Tire burning Other Procedural action Tebourba Tunisia October 22, 2022
Workers in the city of Al-Mitlawi blocking roads in protest against the transfer of canned milk distribution point to another state Workers group: Other Injustice / Perceived injustice Road blockade Protest of a public statement / Public representation N/A Al-Mitlawi Tunisia October 21, 2022
Families stage an open sit-in over those missing in illegal immigration shipwreck setting up tents in the headquarters of the commission Affected group (inc. NIMBY) Injustice / Perceived injustice Sit-in Support of a cause N/A Zarzis Tunisia October 21, 2022
Representatives of the General Union of Tunisian Students stage an open sit-in at the Higher Institute of Political Sciences in opposition to depriving some students of their access to university housing. Students and/or student’s unions and clubs Access to socio-eco rights: Basic rights / Services / Infrastructure Sit-in Demands for rights / Services N/A Kairouan Tunisia October 21, 2022
Unemployed doctors and researchers, stage a sit-in denouncing suspicions of corruption accusing commissions of favoritism and nepotism Workers group: Unemployed Corruption and/ or lack of accountability Sit-in Protest of a public statement / Public representation N/A Ministry of Higher Education Tunisia October 21, 2022
Medical staff in Beja hospital staged a sit-in due to the absence of medicine and the malfunction of the elevator for more than 5 years. Workers group: Healthcare workers Access to socio-eco rights: Basic rights / Services / Infrastructure Sit-in Demands for rights / Services N/A Beja Tunisia October 20, 2022
Families hold an open sit-in over those missing in illegal immigration shipwreck Affected group (inc. NIMBY) Injustice / Perceived injustice Sit-in Support of a cause N/A Zarzis Tunisia October 20, 2022
Many private taxi drivers are on hunger strike after being denied licenses Workers group: Other Access to socio-eco rights: Labour rights Hunger Strike Demands for rights / Services N/A Gafsa Tunisia October 19, 2022
Bakery owners stage a sit-in at the central headquarters of the Tunisian Union of Industry and Trade, demanding the payment of their financial dues, which have been suspended for the past 14 months Workers group: Other Access to socio-eco rights: Labour rights Sit-in Protest of a policy / Governmental measure Procedural action El Khadra Tunisia October 19, 2022

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Actors / Mobilising Structures Chart

Cause / Grievances / Framing CA Chart

Mode of Action Chart