Violent demonstrations in several Tunisian cities protesting the deteriorating socio-economic conditions in the country
Number of protestors:
500
Country:
Tunisia
Date:
17/01/2021
Description:
Protests erupted across several Tunisian cities: Bizerte, Tunis, Mahdia, Sousse, Kairouane, Ettadhamon, Malassin and Fouchana amid anger over the deteriorating economic conditions.
Actors / Mobilising structures:
Collective / Informal group
CSO
Mode of action:
Civil disobedience
Objective:
Reform (advocating for limited change in political; socio-economic...)
Cause/ Grievances/ Framing CA:
Corporate grievances
Injustice / Perceived injustice
Spatial characteristics:
Location on national territory: National level
Frequency:
Other
State response:
Repression
Location:
Tunis, Bizerte, Mahdia, Sousse, Kairouane, Ettadhamon, Malassin, Fouchana and Sijoumi