Archive · 21 Aug 2025
Thousands Protest Union Rights and Freedoms in Tunis
In Tunisia, a large group of people, many of whom are part of a workers' union called UGTT, protested in the capital city.
They were upset about losing some of their rights and freedoms.
The protest took place in a famous area where big protests happened before, back in 2011.
People at the protest were shouting slogans and talking about things like poverty, hunger, and the need to protect workers' rights.
The leader of the UGTT spoke out against the way the union has been treated and called for fairness.
This all happened after the country's president, Kais Saied, took more control of the government a few years ago.
Thousands of UGTT members and supporters protested in Tunis.
Protestors demonstrated against a decline in union rights and civic freedoms.
The protest began at the UGTT headquarters and proceeded down Habib Bourguiba Avenue.
Demonstrators chanted slogans, including "The right to struggle is a duty."
UGTT Secretary-General decried "threats and smear campaigns" against the union.
- Who
- Thousands of members and supporters of Tunisia’s UGTT.
- What
- Protest over decline in union rights and civic freedoms.
- When
- Thursday
- Where
- Tunis, starting at UGTT headquarters and moving through Habib Bourguiba Avenue.
- Why
- To protest decline in union rights and civic freedoms, increasing poverty and hunger, and to protect workers' rights.
UGTT and Supporters
Tunisian Authorities
Workers' Rights and Freedoms
UGTT and Supporters
Demand protection of workers’ rights and the release of political prisoners.
Tunisian Authorities
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- Protest Participants
- UGTT members and supporters
- Location
- Tunis
- Primary Concern
- Decline in union rights and civic freedoms
- Key Location
- Habib Bourguiba Avenue
- UGTT Leader
- Noureddine Taboubi