A protest was held in Habib Bourguiba Avenue to denounce the recent arrests and police abuses taking place
Number of protestors:
800
Country:
Tunisia
Date:
23/01/2021
Description:
Hundreds of Tunisians, civil society organisations and some political parties demonstrated in Habib Bourguiba Avenue amid a heavy security presence, chanting the slogans “work, freedom, dignity.” Heavy confrontations took place between the protesters and the security forces.
Actors / Mobilising structures:
Collective / Informal group
CSO
Multi-organisational field (collaboration, allies):
Political Party
Mode of action:
Demonstration
Objective:
Reform (advocating for limited change in political; socio-economic...)
Cause/ Grievances/ Framing CA:
Access to socio-eco rights: Freedom of expression and assembly
Spatial characteristics:
Location on national territory: Governorate level
Frequency:
Continuous
State response:
Repression
Location:
Tunis
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