'Weapons of the weak?': Digital resistance practices of sub-Saharan migrants in Ariana, Tunisia.

This article examines how sub-Saharan migrants in Ariana, Tunisia, use digital technologies—particularly smartphones and social media platforms like WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok—as tools of subtle resistance and survival amid hostile social, economic, and political conditions. Drawing on James C. Scott's concept of "everyday forms of resistance" or "weapons of the weak," the study reveals that migrants employ digital communication to maintain family ties, share critical information about migration routes and safety, build community solidarity, and navigate economic challenges, despite barriers such as language difficulties, racial discrimination, police surveillance, and restricted access to mobile connectivity. The research highlights the role of activist figures like Marino Dubois in facilitating information exchange and underscores how digital practices serve both as acts of agency and cautious non-resistance within a repressive environment. Ultimately, the article contributes to understanding the complex interplay between digital connectivity, resilience, and marginalization in south-to-south migration contexts.