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 711 - 720 of 824
Title Actors / Mobilising structures Cause/ Grievances/ Framing CA Mode of action Objective State response Location Country Datesort ascending
Supporters of Ennahdha party demonstrated outside the gate of the Bardo Palace and tried to force their way into parliament Political Party Policy grievances Demonstration, Building blockade / Occupation Protest of a policy / Governmental measure Repression Tunis Tunisia July 26, 2021
Protesters roadblock in Zriba to demand the authorities to implement their promises regarding the cleaning and reviving of the irrigated area built on the Bouachir Dam Affected group (inc. NIMBY) Policy grievances, Access to socio-eco rights: Basic rights / Services / Infrastructure Road blockade Reform (advocating for limited change in political; socio-economic...) N/A Zriba Tunisia July 25, 2021
Protests were held across several cities to denounce the corruption and ineptitude of the political class. Ennahda's offices were targeted by the protesters. Protesters demanded the departure of the government and the dissolution of the House of People's Collective / Informal group Policy grievances, Corruption and/ or lack of accountability March, Demonstration Revolutionary (seeking radical change across society / political system) Repression Tunis, Sousse, Tozeur, Kebili, Siliana, Monastir, Sfax, Kairouan, Nabeul, Sidi Bouzid, Gafsa, El Kef, Nabeul Tunisia July 25, 2021
A protest took place today in Takelsa, Nabeul governorate for the second day in a row following a clash between a group of holidaymakers and customers at a cafe Collective / Informal group Injustice / Perceived injustice Road blockade Other N/A Nabeul Tunisia July 22, 2021
A protest took place today in Takelsa, Nabeul governorate following a clash between a group of holidaymakers and customers at a cafe. Collective / Informal group Injustice / Perceived injustice Road blockade Other N/A Nabeul Tunisia July 21, 2021
Theater teacher, Khoubaib Ayari Koubaib Ayari, protested in front of the governorate headquarters denouncing the deteriorating general situation in Beja on all fronts Workers group: Other Policy grievances Demonstration Reform (advocating for limited change in political; socio-economic...) N/A Beja Tunisia July 6, 2021
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
Activists and family members of the civil servants arrested in relation to the 'Italian waste" case stage a solidarity sit-in outside the Court of Appeal in Sousse during their trial CSO, Clan member Injustice / Perceived injustice Sit-in Protest of a policy / Governmental measure N/A Sousse Tunisia June 22, 2021
The Free Destourien Party held a sit-in protest at the Municipal Theatre on Habib Bourguiba Street in Tunis protesting perceived government discrimination against the party Political Party Policy grievances Demonstration Protest of a policy / Governmental measure N/A Tunis Tunisia June 19, 2021
A demonstration was held at Habib Bourguiba Avenue in Tunis to denounce police violations Collective / Informal group Access to socio-eco rights: Freedom of expression and assembly March, Demonstration Protest of a policy / Governmental measure N/A Tunis Tunisia June 18, 2021

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Actors / Mobilising Structures Chart

Cause / Grievances / Framing CA Chart

Mode of Action Chart