Tunisia: Civil society organizations plan to protest outside Parliament in Tunis Dec. 18

Event

Several civil society organizations have called for a protest outside Parliament in Tunis from 1500 Dec. 18 to denounce all forms of violence and the alleged rise of hate speech in Parliament. Hundreds of individuals could participate in the demonstration.

Authorities will likely increase security to monitor the protest. Localized transport disruptions are possible in the vicinity of Parliament, the afternoon of Dec. 18. Clashes between security personnel and protesters cannot be ruled out, particularly if protesters are overly disruptive or refuse to disperse.

Advice

Avoid the protest due to possible clashes. Heed the advice of security personnel. Allow additional time to reach destinations in the affected Dec. 18.