Mai 1st 2012 : Tunisia protests

Mai first 2012, is the day when Tunisian people will celebrate, “the labor day”, but also the first anniversary of the establishment of the “Union of Tunisian Workers (UTT)”.

UTT - UGTT - CGTT

 

It seems that there have been a lot of preparation for that day, and it’s not only the UTT or the UGTT who is preparing for the event but also there is ANONYMOUS TUNISIA, which claimed its participation in this event. 

Anonymous's invitation

Anonymous-Tunisia sent its own message via the social medias such as facebook, Twitter and the official blog of it, calling Tunisian citizens, the UGTT, all relevant organizations and political parties to mobilize their base on May first to take on the streets of Tunis. The main reason of this movement from Anonymous appears to be as a respond on the repeated harassment and attacks from the government on the Tunisian activists, bloggers, and opposition figures including Jalel Brik, Jaouhar Ben Mbarek., Dr. Siddiki, Dr Olfa Youssef and many others, Anonymous actually promises that it won’t let that go unnoticed worldwide.

“We intend to support the Tunisian people and support their universal rights to freedom of speech, press and assembly, without violence and state sponsored terror.” 

Anonymous statement.

This is why The group had made 22 rules for such event, the rules are to take seriously, in order to ensure an epic win and to protect you as a citizen and a member (if you are) when participating in the event and in your normal life.The rules to follow are:

• RULE #0 : rule # 1 and # 2 must continue to apply on the Internet.
• RULE #1: Keep it cool.
• RULE #2: Stay cool. Especially if you are harassed (probably you will get that a lot). Keep it in your mind that “You are an ambassador of Anonymous”. Although people who seek to disrupt your demonstration, you must not lose your composure. This could harm the protest and tarnish the reputation of Anonymous.
• RULE #3: Follow the orders of police officers above all else. Do otherwise is to undermine the protest. Do not ask for a badge unless you are treated really unfair, because it will anger the police.
•  RULE #4: Preventing the prefecture. Most jurisdictions have rules regarding demonstration. public and / or prefer to be informed of progress. Know the rules of your jurisdiction and abide by them.
• RULE #5: Always stand across the street from the disputed site.
• RULE #6: In the absence of a road to find another natural barrier between you and the target of the protest. This will make it difficult for individuals hostile to your cause to come and harass you.
• RULE #7: Stay on the highway. You can be charged with trespassing if not.
• RULE #8: No violence.
• RULE #9: No weapons. The demonstration. is a peaceful event. Your weapons, you do not need it.
• RULE #10: No alcohol. Violating this rule can easily trigger a violation of rules #1 & #2.
• RULE #11: No graffiti, destruction or vandalism.
• RULE #12: If you want to do something stupid choose another day. Violation of these rules during a demonstration tarnish the reputation of Anonymous, harm the demonstration itself and make you vulnerable to the forces of order.
• RULE #13: Anonymous is legion. Never be alone or Isolated during a demonstration, You are a target for people who want to provoke an angry reaction from you or your group.
• RULE #14: Organize in squads from 10 to 15 people.
• RULE #15: 1 or 2 megaphones for a team. A megaphone is helpful in maintaining the overall cohesion of a demonstration and distribution of your message. But too many can confuse the public.
• RULE #16: Know the dress code. Establish a casual dress code but seriously will help you maintain cohesion and bring the public to take you seriously.
• RULE #17: Cover your face. This will prevent identify you from videos taken by people hostile, other protesters or police. Scarves, hats and sunglasses, masks are not necessary.
• RULE #18: Provide water bottles.
• RULE #19: Wear good shoes, that  will ensure your comfort during the demonstration. Keep in mind that the demo can often be lengthy.
• RULE #20: Prepare in advance your Posters, flayers, and slogans. Make sure that signs are large enough to be read. Also make sure that the text on your posters and your signs is relevant to the objective of the demonstration.
• RULE #21: Prepare legible flayers, simple and precise to give to those who want to learn more about the motives for your actions.
• RULE #22: Document the demonstration. Videos and pictures of the event can be used to corroborate your story if the police had to intervene. In addition, the dissemination of images and videos of your heroic actions all over the internet will give inspiration, encouraging other Anonymous to follow your glorious example. However, keep in mind that the success of the demonstration. is a set of details based on the good behavior of all.  
  
  
     Ignore these rules at your own risk. Follow them and victory will be yours.
  
  
  However , the UGTT organize a walk in Avenue Habib Bourguiba, and UTT another walk, in the same time as UGTT but from its headquarters Street Athens, followed by a meeting at the Convention Center, Avenue Mohammed V. 
  
  
  So it's going to be a big day in Habib Bourguiba's street , hope it goes without any incidents with the local police.
  
  
  To be continued …