25 Sep 2023 | 04:08 AM UTC
Tunisia: Activists plan to protest outside Court of First Instance in Tunis Sept. 25
Activists to rally outside Court of First Instance in Tunis, Tunisia, Sept. 25. Increased security, localized transport disruptions likely.
Event
Activists plan to protest outside the Court of First Instance in Tunis from 09:30 Sept. 25. Protesters are demanding greater freedom of speech and showing solidarity with cartoonist Tawfiq Omrane. Authorities had detained Omrane for several hours Sept. 22 for his drawings mocking Prime Minister Ahmed Hachani. Dozens to a hundred individuals could attend the demonstration.
Increased security and localized transport disruptions are likely near the Court of First Instance the morning of Sept. 25. Clashes between police and protesters cannot be ruled out, particularly if demonstrators are overly disruptive or if they ignore police orders to disperse
Advice
Avoid the protest due to the potential for clashes. Heed the advice of security personnel. Allow additional time to reach destinations near the affected area Sept. 25.
