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 781 - 790 of 824
Title | Actors / Mobilising structures | Cause/ Grievances/ Framing CA | Mode of action | Objective | State response | Location | Country | Date |
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Unemployed stage a sit-in on Habib Bourguiba avenue in Tunis to protest against the decision of President Saied to cancel Law No. 38 of 2020 | Workers group: Unemployed | Policy grievances | Sit-in | Protest of a policy / Governmental measure | N/A | Tunis | Tunisia | November 19, 2021 |
Unemployed stage a sit-in outside Kasserine Governorate headquarters to demand the President of the Republic to activate the provisions of Law No. 38 of 2020 | Workers group: Unemployed, CSO | Policy grievances, Access to socio-eco rights: Social security and protection | Sit-in | Reform (advocating for limited change in political; socio-economic...) | N/A | Kasserine | Tunisia | October 4, 2021 |
Unemployed start an open sit-in outside the governorate building in Gabes to protest against the decision of President Saied to cancel Law No. 38 of 2020 | Workers group: Unemployed | Policy grievances | Sit-in | Protest of a policy / Governmental measure | N/A | Gabes | Tunisia | November 19, 2021 |
Unemployed storm the governorate building in Kasserine and start an open sit-in inside to protest against the decision of President Saied to cancel Law No. 38 of 2020 | Workers group: Unemployed | Policy grievances | Sit-in, Building blockade / Occupation | Protest of a policy / Governmental measure | N/A | Kasserine | Tunisia | November 19, 2021 |
Unemployed university graduates stage a sit-in in front of the Governmental headquarters in Kasserine to demand job opportunities in the civil service | Workers group: Unemployed | Access to socio-eco rights: Social security and protection | Sit-in | Demands for rights / Services | N/A | Kasserine | Tunisia | April 20, 2022 |
Unionized workers at public banks and financial institutions hold two-day strike | Workers group: Union / Syndicate, Workers group: Other | Corporate grievances | Strike / Strike announcement | Demands for rights / Services | N/A | Tunis | Tunisia | July 5, 2021 |
Violent confrontations took place between residents of Sidi Hassine and police forces upon the news of death of Ahmed Ben Amara | Collective / Informal group | Access to socio-eco rights: Freedom of expression and assembly | Demonstration | Support of a cause | Repression | Sidi Hassine | Tunisia | June 9, 2021 |
Violent demonstrations in several Tunisian cities protesting the deteriorating socio-economic conditions in the country | Collective / Informal group, CSO | Corporate grievances, Injustice / Perceived injustice | Civil disobedience | Reform (advocating for limited change in political; socio-economic...) | Repression | Tunis, Bizerte, Mahdia, Sousse, Kairouane, Ettadhamon, Malassin, Fouchana and Sijoumi | Tunisia | January 17, 2021 |
Violent protests erupt in Sidi Hassine following the death of Ahmed Ben Amara | Collective / Informal group | Access to socio-eco rights: Freedom of expression and assembly | Demonstration, Road blockade, Tire burning | Support of a cause | Repression | Sidi Hassine | Tunisia | June 14, 2021 |
Violent protests erupt in Sidi Hassine neighborhood upon the news of Ahmed Ben Amara's death at the Sidi Hassine police station. | Collective / Informal group | Injustice / Perceived injustice, Access to socio-eco rights: Freedom of expression and assembly | Demonstration, Tire burning | Support of a cause | Repression | Sidi Hassine | Tunisia | June 10, 2021 |