Category: Tunisia Security
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TS Update-(Siliana Advisory)
Greetings Expats, As reports continue to surface about the ongoing clashes between Tunisian security forces and protesters in the town of Siliana…it’s time we take a closer look at what’s going on. The AFP reported that “More than 250 people were wounded on Wednesday in a second day of…
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TS Update-(Situational Awareness-Best Tool for Expats)
Greetings Expats, I hope everyone has enjoyed the past few days of beautiful weather and calmness. Times like these remind us about the beauty and vast potential that exists in this colorful Mediterranean country. Expats often ask me questions such as: “David is this place safe…what do you think of that town…I’m planing a…
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TS Update-(Friday…Security Increase)
Greetings Expats… As always we are extra vigilant on Fridays and I wanted to share some information which we received from our contacts: Please feel free to share & contribute: Sidi Daoud: Increase security presence. We were told that the salafist (Bashir El Golli) who died in prison yesterday was from Sidi Daoud. http://www.tuniscope.com/index.php/article/18346/actualites/societe/deces-attaque-ambassade-392423 Ain Zaghouan Mosque:…
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TS Update-(Good start for November)
Greetings Expats… It’s amazing how quick we get used to things. This has been one of the quietest week for me and I feel a bit strange about not having to follow up on “breaking news” or trying to analyze a developing situation, etc. I recently read an article about stress and how…
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TS Update-(Friday, November 2)
Greetings Expats… There is a lot of information regarding today’s (Friday, November 2) possible activities so let’s do an information review of the situation: Here’s why there is a lot of nervous energy today: New imam of the mosque “Al Nour” Douar Hicher calls for jihad Escalation of violence in Manouba…
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TS Update-(Tuesday’s Clashes)
Greetings, With so much information circulating around…it’s a good time for a Security Update: One person was killed on Tuesday when police opened fire during clashes with hardline Salafi Muslims in the Tunis. This incident could have a wider effect in and around our surrounding areas. Religious and social tensions…
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TS Update-(Expat Feedback Wanted)
Greetings Fellow Expats, I am in the process of writing a Personal Security & Safety Guidebook for Expats living in Tunisia and would love your feedback. What topics would you like to see cover? No topic is off limits…email your suggestions to: secureddas@gmail.com …
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TS Update-(Post 23 Setup)
Greetings Expats! I hope you all enjoyed the Eid break and found ways to recharge your batteries. I just came back from Hammamet we had a fun & relaxing time. It was my first time out of Tunis since September 14th so I was loving every minute of it. It was interesting…
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TS Update-(October 23…Preparedness)
Make no mistake about it…there will be challenges this week. How extensive and serious things will get is anybody’s guess but there’s not one security officer out there who is willing to say that this week will be business as usual. Lets do the math You don’t need a degree in…
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TS Update-(Informed & Prepared for Friday)
Information flying at the speed of light…too much to contain…too sketching to offer concise analysis… Here’s a recap of this week & some tips for Friday: Tuesday, October 16th Wednesday, October 17th Thursday, October 18th “Clashes between Islamists and secular opponents in the southern Tunisian town of Tataouine on Thursday…
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