The Tunisian Social Observatory has noted a widespread rise in violence across the country during the first three months of 2025. This period was characterised by a general context of impunity, especially in cases involving femicide, along with a notable increase in cyberviolence, discriminatory speech, racism, and defamation.
Main Points:
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Public spaces such as streets, schools, administrative offices, health facilities, and workplaces were the most common settings for violent acts.
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There was a decrease in collective violence, but an increase in gender-based violence.
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84% of perpetrators were men.
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Victims were:
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47% men
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40% women
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The main types of violence recorded were:
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Physical assault and intimidation
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Theft
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Sexual assault
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Types of Violence:
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Most incidents were criminal.
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The most common crimes included:
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Murder and death threats
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Armed robbery (braquage)
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Theft
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Assaults on public employees
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Kidnapping
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Rape
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Domestic violence
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Violence against children and women
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Sexual harassment
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Violence against men
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The Observatory cautions that violence is becoming more normalized and calls for stronger actions to address the causes and protect vulnerable groups.
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