Category: Tunisia Security
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TS Update-(Security Lenses)
As always, before submitting a post, I went through my regular practice of trying to collect, analyze, and process the best information possible. As always, I learned a great deal about the security situation in Tunisia, but this time I took a step back and noticed something that at first…
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Tunisia Security November Update
Looking forward to presenting new creative and hopefully useful information to our community. The video below is a brief presentation that attempts to put a lot of current events into perspective. Please keep the feedback coming and let’s keep the conversation going…
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November Security Update-(Occupy Movement & Notes…)
The Occupy Movement has gone global and perhaps now made its way to Tunisia. The movement is focused on bringing attention to the social and economic inequality throughout the world. It is documented that the movement started in Kuala Lumpur on July 30, 2011. Other protests followed in New York…
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Eid Al-Adha Travel-Security
Wishing everyone a pleasant and relaxing Eid weekend. Here are a few points you may wish to consider before you hit the road: General The Tunisian Interior Ministry has called on road users to show extra vigilance while driving. The ministry also warns people against the “traffic congestion over…
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Post Election Update-(Transistion)
tran·si·tion The process or a period of changing from one state or condition to another. The word transition has to be one of the most used words in today’s media. From the economy to politics, the one word that best describes the period we’re going through is transition. As…
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Election Update 7-(Big Tuesday)
Congratulations to the Tunisian people for their successful election day! It seemed like all the pieces fell into place, the weather was great, the people were motivated, and the system worked. On another note, now is not the time to just sit back and put away our security textbooks. As…
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Election Update 6- (Hotel Threat Update)
Regarding the Sheraton hotel threat, from various trusted sources we can confirm the following: The information was generated from what appears to be a ‘false threat’ made by a disgruntled taxi driver who was not allowed to pick up customers within the hotel perimeters. Additionally, the authorities responded to the…
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Election Update 5-(Calm Friday…Important Info)
It was a calm and rather beautiful Friday. A member of our security team informed us that the theme of today’s prayers was about the importance of good deeds and preparations for Eid Al Adha (Muslim holiday), which will run from November 6th to the 7th. On another note… According…
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Election Update 4-(Monitoring Friday)
Last Friday, Tunisian “police fired tear gas to disperse several thousand Islamists trying to force their way into the prime minister’s office”. This Friday (October 20th), will give us a good sense of the overall mood Tunisians will be in for Election Day Sunday. Of course there are still many…
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Election Update 3-(Plan in Place)
We are less than 10 days away from witnessing history. The stakes are high as Tunisia will have the world stage on October 23rd. With more than 130 American observers on hand to monitor the National Constituent Assembly elections and many other organizations curious to see what will happen, now…
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