A solidarity demonstration was held in front of the Mellouleche district building, a few kilometers south of Mahdia, protesting the violent police repression against the farmers of Olad Juballah
Number of protestors:
200
Country:
Tunisia
Date:
18/02/2021
Description:
Around 200 people demonstrated in front of the Mellouleche district building, a few kilometers south of Mahdia. Protesters dumped entire bags of tear gas cartridges in front of the National Guard post, protesting the violent police repression against the farmers of Olad Juballah between February 10 and 14, during which access to their village was blocked.
Actors / Mobilising structures:
Collective / Informal group
Mode of action:
Demonstration
Objective:
Support of a cause
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:
N/A
Location:
Mellouleche