More than 600 people were arrested during the violent night confrontations between protesters and the security forces
Number of protestors:
3000
Country:
Tunisia
Date:
18/01/2021
Description:
Several riots took place in different Tunisian cities, paticularly in the capital's outskirts, where violent confrontations took place between the protesters and the security forces. It was reported that 632 individuals were arrested, including many minors. The demonstrators protested the largely deteriorating social and economic conditions.
Actors / Mobilising structures:
Collective / Informal group
CSO
Mode of action:
Demonstration
Objective:
Other
Cause/ Grievances/ Framing CA:
Injustice / Perceived injustice
Spatial characteristics:
Location on national territory: National level
Frequency:
Continuous
State response:
Repression
Location:
Ettadhamon, Tunis, Bizerte, Sousse