# Tunisia: Insect Farm Set Ablaze Following Tensions

> Southeast of Tunis, a nearly completed insect protein factory was set ablaze in late October after weeks of protests and the death of a demonstrator. The project had been partially funded by French investors.

**In brief**: France internationally event (severity: low) in Tunis, first detected on 13 November 2026 at 12:30. Reported by 1 source (1 article), last updated on 13 November 2026 at 12:30. Reported toll: 1 death.

- Category: France internationally
- Severity: Low
- Place: Tunis
- First detected: 13 November 2026 at 12:30
- Updated: 13 November 2026 at 12:30
- Web page: https://acturadar.com/en/events/18617-tunisia-insect-farm-set-ablaze-following-tensions

## Reported figures

- 1 deaths

## Sources (1 articles)

- [En Tunisie, comment un projet d’élevage d’insectes a été au cœur de tensions et de violences](https://www.lemonde.fr/planete/article/2026/11/13/en-tunisie-comment-un-projet-d-elevage-d-insectes-a-ete-au-c-ur-de-tensions-et-de-violences_6809321_3244.html) — Le Monde, 13 November 2026 at 12:30

---

Cite as: Acturadar, “Tunisia: Insect Farm Set Ablaze Following Tensions”, https://acturadar.com/en/events/18617-tunisia-insect-farm-set-ablaze-following-tensions
Methodology: https://acturadar.com/en/methodology