source: Mosaique FM; Tunisie Numerique; Al Chourouk
actor1: Rioters (Tunisia)
actor2: Police Forces of Tunisia (2014-2019)
location: Sidi Bou Ali
notes: On 16 April 2019, the workers of the 'Elbene' factory along with a large number of citizens held a demonstration in Sidi Bou Ali against the closure of the factory for more than five months. Demonstrators blocked national road no. 1 and set tires on fire. Police used tear gas to disperse the demonstrators. Five police officers were injured in clashes with demonstrators. Several people were also arrested. [size=large]