Violent confrontations took place between residents of Sidi Hassine and police forces upon the news of death of Ahmed Ben Amara

Number of protestors: 
200
Country: 
Tunisia
Date: 
09/06/2021
Description: 
Violent confrontations took place between residents of Sidi Hassine and police forces upon the news of death of Ahmed Ben Amaramid. A 15-year-old was stripped naked and beaten by police in a video shared widely, sparking outrage.
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: 
Continuous
State response: 
Repression
Location: 
Sidi Hassine