Following a demonstration in front of the Ministry of Interior in Tunis, clashes erupt between the protesters and the police forces
Number of protestors:
60
Country:
Tunisia
Date:
12/06/2021
Description:
"Dozens of protesters protested in front of the headquarters of the Ministry of Interior, chanting ""Dignity and freedom for working class neighborhoods,"" and accusing the Ministry of the Interior of ""terrorism"".
Several left-wing political parties and national organisations have called for the demonstration, to denounce ""the repressive behaviour of the regime"". These include the Echaâb movement, the Democratic Patriots' Unified Party (PPDU), the Workers' Party, the Popular Current, the Soumoud Coalition and the General Union of Students of Tunisia."
Actors / Mobilising structures:
Political Party
Multi-organisational field (collaboration, allies):
CSO
Mode of action:
Demonstration
Objective:
Protest of a policy / Governmental measure
Cause/ Grievances/ Framing CA:
Access to socio-eco rights: Freedom of expression and assembly
Spatial characteristics:
Location on national territory: Governorate level
Frequency:
Episodic
State response:
Repression
Location:
Tunis