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 311 - 320 of 824
Title Actors / Mobilising structures Cause/ Grievances/ Framing CA Mode of action Objective State response Location Country Datesort ascending
Protesters block the Om El Arayes - Gafsa road after a man was shot by a hunting rifle to demand an investigation Clan member Injustice / Perceived injustice Road blockade Demands for rights / Services N/A Gafsa Tunisia June 7, 2022
Al Ratiba residents block the Tunis-Hawariya road to protest the prolonged cut-off of drinking water Affected group (inc. NIMBY) Access to socio-eco rights: Basic rights / Services / Infrastructure Sit-in, Road blockade Demands for rights / Services N/A Al Ratiba Tunisia June 7, 2022
Civil society activists and residents of Mdhila stage a sit-in outside the regional headquarters and roadblock to protest recurring water cuts in the city Affected group (inc. NIMBY) Access to socio-eco rights: Basic rights / Services / Infrastructure Sit-in, Road blockade Demands for rights / Services N/A Mdhila Tunisia June 7, 2022
Members of the "Stop Pollution" campaign march in Gabes on World Environment Day calling on the state to end the industrial pollution in the region CSO Access to socio-eco rights: Environmental rights and services March Demands for rights / Services N/A Gabes Tunisia June 6, 2022
Ain Fedhil residents stage a sit-in to demand more transparency regarding the PACTE project on the adaptation to climate change Affected group (inc. NIMBY) Corruption and/ or lack of accountability Sit-in Demands for rights / Services N/A Ain Fedhil Tunisia June 6, 2022
Judges start an open-ended strike initiated by the Association of Tunisian Judges to denounce President Saied's decision to dismiss 57 judges and further control of the judiciary Workers group: Union / Syndicate, Workers group: Public Sector Policy grievances Strike / Strike announcement Protest of a policy / Governmental measure N/A Tunisia June 6, 2022
Supporters of President Saied demonstrate in Gafsa outside the building where the National Salvation Front is holding its meeting in support of measures than have been enforced since July 25,2021 Collective / Informal group Injustice / Perceived injustice Demonstration Support to political leader / Public figure N/A Gafsa Tunisia June 5, 2022
Protesters block the Om El Arayes - Gafsa road after a man was shot by a hunting rifle to demand an investigation Clan member Injustice / Perceived injustice Road blockade Demands for rights / Services N/A Gafsa Tunisia June 5, 2022
Unemployed protest and block access to Gafsa Phosphate Company in Metlaoui to demand their employment in the company Workers group: Unemployed Access to socio-eco rights: Social security and protection Building blockade / Occupation Demands for rights / Services N/A Meltaoui Tunisia June 5, 2022
Supporters of President Saied demonstrate in Sfax to protest Rached Ghannouchi 's visit to celebrate the anniversary of the creation of the Ennahda party Collective / Informal group Policy grievances Demonstration Protest of a public statement / Public representation N/A Sfax Tunisia June 5, 2022

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Actors / Mobilising Structures Chart

Cause / Grievances / Framing CA Chart

Mode of Action Chart