Amnesty International claimed that the Egyptian authorities have been complicit in oppressing dozens of factory workers who participated in a peaceful strike between July 26 and August 1 to demand fair salaries.

An escalation in protests in many sectors is taking place in Tunisia. The wave of protests is becoming more severe and includes open strikes, hunger strikes, and disruption of production.

Due to the Ministry of Health’s indifference, public health officials announced a strike on 13, 14, and 15 December.