On the 11th anniversary of the flight of President Ben Ali, the Workers' Party demonstrates in downtown Tunis against the measures taken by President Saied on July 25 and on September 22 and extended on December 13
Country:
Tunisia
Date:
14/01/2022
Description:
On the 11th anniversary of the flight of President Ben Ali, the Workers' Party demonstrates in downtown Tunis against the measures taken by President Saied on July 25 and on September 22 and extended on December 13. Police repressed demonstrators with tear gas and water cannons to prevent them from reaching Bourguiba Avenue and conducted violent arrests.
Actors / Mobilising structures:
Political Party
Mode of action:
Demonstration
Objective:
Revolutionary (seeking radical change across society / political system)
Cause/ Grievances/ Framing CA:
Policy grievances
Spatial characteristics:
Location on national territory: Governorate level
Frequency:
One off
State response:
Repression
Location:
Tunis