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 331 - 340 of 824
Title Actors / Mobilising structures Cause/ Grievances/ Framing CA Mode of action Objective State response Locationsort ascending Country Date
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 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
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
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
Employees at the Office régional des terres domaniales stage a sit-in at their headquarters in Sidi Bouzid to protest recent administrative decisions Workers group: Public Sector Corruption and/ or lack of accountability Sit-in Protest of a policy / Governmental measure N/A Sidi Bouzid Tunisia August 22, 2022
Regional Commissariat for Agricultural Development contract workers in Sidi Bouzid stage a sit-in after they were arbitrarily fired Workers group: Agriculture workers Injustice / Perceived injustice Sit-in Protest of a policy / Governmental measure N/A Sidi Bouzid Tunisia December 16, 2021
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
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
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
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

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Actors / Mobilising Structures Chart

Cause / Grievances / Framing CA Chart

Mode of Action Chart