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 481 - 490 of 824
Title Actors / Mobilising structures Cause/ Grievances/ Framing CA Mode of action Objective State response Locationsort descending Country Date
Internal Security Forces members stage a sit-in outside the Regional Headquarters of the National Guard in Sidi Bouzid to denounce the attacks and assaults that targeted security forces agents during the manifestations in Tunis Workers group: Union / Syndicate, Workers group: Security / Military forces Injustice / Perceived injustice Sit-in Other N/A Sidi Bouzid Tunisia February 1, 2021
Demonstrators stage a sit-in outside the Sidi Bouzid governorate to demand to return the money and luxury cars that the customs office has seized to their owner Collective / Informal group Injustice / Perceived injustice Sit-in Protest of a policy / Governmental measure N/A Sidi Bouzid Tunisia August 23, 2021
On the 11th anniversary of the revolution, unemployed demonstrate in Sidi Bouzid to protest against the decision of President Saied to cancel Law No. 38 of 2020. Workers group: Unemployed Policy grievances Demonstration Protest of a policy / Governmental measure N/A Sidi Bouzid Tunisia December 17, 2021
Employees of El Kawafel company in Sidi Bouzid start a two-day strike to demand a raise in the number of buses and the return of some inter-regional lines Workers group: Other Access to socio-eco rights: Basic rights / Services / Infrastructure Strike / Strike announcement Demands for rights / Services N/A Sidi Bouzid Tunisia October 21, 2021
Road blocked by drivers of tractors transporting construction materials and the intervention of security forces using tear gases. Workers group: Other Policy grievances Road blockade Protest of a public statement / Public representation N/A Sidi Bouzid Tunisia October 10, 2022
Regional health commission employees in Sidi Bouzid staged a sit-in outside the Court of First Instance in support of their colleagues who were arrested on suspicion of corruption and crimes Workers group: Union / Syndicate, Workers group: Healthcare workers Injustice / Perceived injustice Sit-in Protest of a policy / Governmental measure N/A Sidi Bouzid Tunisia February 15, 2022
Sidi Bouzid tomato farmers are blocking roads to protest their export prohibition and lack of authorization. Workers group: Agriculture workers Access to socio-eco rights: Labour rights Road blockade Protest of a policy / Governmental measure N/A Sidi Bouzid Tunisia December 27, 2022
Health workers at the regional hospital in Sidi Bouzid stage a sit-in to denounce the arrest of their colleague Workers group: Healthcare workers Injustice / Perceived injustice Sit-in Protest of a policy / Governmental measure N/A Sidi Bouzid Tunisia March 24, 2022
Quarry workers stage a sit-in outside Sidi Bouzid governorate headquarters to demand to renew the license of the stone quarry, and to resume work Workers group: Other Access to socio-eco rights: Social security and protection Sit-in Demands for rights / Services N/A Sidi Bouzid Tunisia September 6, 2022
The National Salvation Front, held a meeting in Sidi Bouzid, followed by a march in Regueb, joined by its members and supporters calling for "respect of freedoms" and denouncing "the resurgence of repression." Political Party Access to socio-eco rights: Freedom of expression and assembly March Revolutionary (seeking radical change across society / political system) N/A Sidi Bouzid Tunisia November 6, 2022

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Actors / Mobilising Structures Chart

Cause / Grievances / Framing CA Chart

Mode of Action Chart