News

Tunisia state of emergency extended again

A long-running state of emergency in Tunisia has been extended for a further month.

It was imposed after a suicide attack on a police bus in November 2015 and has been extended a number of times.

The latest extension for a month came on Saturday, according to the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in an updated travel advisory.

Other travel advice to the north African country remains unchanged.

The FCO continues to say: “Since the terrorist attack in Sousse in June 2015, which targeted tourists, the UK government has been working closely with the Tunisian authorities to investigate the attack and the wider threat from terrorist groups.

“The Tunisian government has improved protective security in major cities and tourist resorts.

“But terrorists are still very likely to try to carry out attacks in Tunisia, including against UK and western interests.

“Security forces remain on a high state of alert in Tunis and other places. You should be vigilant at all times, including around religious sites and festivals.

“In more remote areas of the country, including tourist sites in southern Tunisia, security forces’ response times to an incident may vary.

“Follow the advice of the Tunisian security authorities and your travel company if you have one.”

More: Tunisia state of emergency extended

tw6

Share article

View Comments

Jacobs Media is honoured to be the recipient of the 2020 Queen's Award for Enterprise.

The highest official awards for UK businesses since being established by royal warrant in 1965. Read more.