Inequality and unemployment has also been a trigger of nationwide civil disorder and massive disobedience.
The fresh protests first began as a wave of national peaceful protests on 14–21 January against the government and demanded a civilian government and fresh elections to be held immediately.
But the protests adapted to different towns and regions, and mass demonstrations re-erupted nationwide.
In 2012, massive labour strikes and anti-government riots have been ongoing, with police brutality becoming violent and more extreme.
Insurrectional demonstrations continued and ultimately led to the 2013–2014 Tunisian political crisis.