Tunisia: Protests over water shortage in Sidi Bouzid province May 31

Event

On Thursday, May 31, residents of Sidi Ali Ben Aoun municipality (Sidi Bouzid province) held a protest demanding that local authorities address a recurrent and ongoing water shortage in the area. The protesters reportedly disrupted the work of municipal officials and also forced the temporary closure of local administrative buildings. Additional related protests and disruptions to daily life, including to business and transportation, are possible in the coming days.

Advice

Individuals in the affected area are advised to monitor developments to the situation, avoid all protests and large public gatherings as a precaution, and adhere to all instructions issued by the local authorities.