Phosphate miners and activists close public institutions and block the Gafsa-Sfax road and the railway in Meknassy and Menzel Bouzaiane in a joint movement to demand to return to work in phosphate mines and to release activists from Menzel Bouzaiane
Country:
Tunisia
Date:
29/11/2021
Description:
Phosphate miners in Meknassy and activists in the December 24 movement in Menzel Bouzaiane close public institutions and block the Gafsa-Sfax road and the railway in Meknassy and Menzel Bouzaiane in a joint movement to demand to return to work in phosphate mines and to release activists from Menzel Bouzaiane
Actors / Mobilising structures:
Workers group: Other
Collective / Informal group
Mode of action:
Road blockade
Building blockade / Occupation
Objective:
Protest of a policy / Governmental measure
Demands for rights / Services
Cause/ Grievances/ Framing CA:
Injustice / Perceived injustice
Access to socio-eco rights: Social security and protection
Spatial characteristics:
Location on national territory: Governorate level
Frequency:
One off
State response:
N/A
Location:
Meknassy, Menzel Bouzaiane