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 171 - 180 of 824
Title Actors / Mobilising structures Cause/ Grievances/ Framing CA Mode of action Objective State response Locationsort descending Country Date
Citizens from the southern delegation of Gabes closed the road in protest against the large overcrowding witnessed by buses, especially those carrying students. Affected group (inc. NIMBY) Access to socio-eco rights: Social security and protection Road blockade Demands for rights / Services N/A Gabes Tunisia December 1, 2022
Regional transportation company drivers in Gabes start a two-day strike to demand more vehicles, maintenance and staff Workers group: Other Access to socio-eco rights: Labour rights Strike / Strike announcement Demands for rights / Services N/A Gabes Tunisia April 6, 2022
Members of Citizens against the Coup and the Democratic Initiative stage a sit-in outside the Court of First Instance in Gabes to denounce the coup of President Saied and in support of the revolution of January 14th CSO Policy grievances Sit-in Revolutionary (seeking radical change across society / political system) N/A Gabes Tunisia January 30, 2022
Gafsa residents roadblock over drinking water cuts Affected group (inc. NIMBY) Access to socio-eco rights: Basic rights / Services / Infrastructure Road blockade Demands for rights / Services N/A Gafsa Tunisia August 16, 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
Guard workers in the National Railway Company stage a sit-in demanding better working conditions. Workers group: Other Access to socio-eco rights: Labour rights Sit-in Demands for rights / Services N/A Gafsa Tunisia December 12, 2022
Families of those arrested in cases of administrative and financial corruption in relation to a phosphate company in Gafsa stage a sit-in to demand the release of those arrested more than 15 months ago. Affected group (inc. NIMBY) Injustice / Perceived injustice Sit-in Support of a cause N/A Gafsa Tunisia November 29, 2022
Gafsa residents stage a sit-in outside the local branch of the National Company of Water Exploitation and Distribution and roadblock to protest water cuts Affected group (inc. NIMBY) Access to socio-eco rights: Basic rights / Services / Infrastructure Sit-in, Road blockade, Tire burning Demands for rights / Services N/A Gafsa Tunisia July 9, 2022
Teachers stage a sit-in in Gafsa in solidarity with the teacher who was assaulted in a secondary school in Ben Arous. They demand adequate measures to be taken to ensure safety in schools. Workers group: School teachers / University professors Policy grievances, Access to socio-eco rights: Labour rights Sit-in Reform (advocating for limited change in political; socio-economic...) N/A Gafsa Tunisia November 9, 2021
Hundreds of Tunisians protested in Gafsa over poor public services Collective / Informal group, CSO Access to socio-eco rights: Basic rights / Services / Infrastructure Demonstration Reform (advocating for limited change in political; socio-economic...) N/A Gafsa Tunisia January 23, 2021

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Actors / Mobilising Structures Chart

Cause / Grievances / Framing CA Chart

Mode of Action Chart