Category: Tunisia Security
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TS Update-(Summer Challenges & Beyond)
Greetings Expats, As we stated in our previous postings, the threat level in Tunisia has increased and the month of Ramadan is proving to be very challenging for Tunisians. This is a great time for us to review what happened and look beyond. What’s going on? At least 14 Tunisian soldiers were…
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TS Update-(FCO Security Update)
Greetings Expats, The UK embassy has made a significant update on their Foreign travel advice page under the Terrorism section: “There is a high threat from terrorism, including kidnapping. Attacks could be indiscriminate, including in places frequented by expatriates and foreign travellers.” Reasons for concern: “On 25 May, security forces arrested…
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TS Update-(Ramadan Security Update)
Greetings Expats, I am still in the United States traveling around and catching up with family members. As much as I try to “unplug”, I couldn’t resist checking my emails. After reading a few I quickly decided it’s time for an update: Civil Unrest & Concerns Security professionals in Tunisia…
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TS Update-(Fire Awareness)
Greetings Expats, Several “suspicious” fires have recently taken place throughout Tunis. Last night, for example a fire broke out in a wheat field in the region of Bouhajla, Kairouan Governorate and 3 hectares of wheat were consumed by the fire. The string of “fires” are strange and there are many theories flying around as…
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TS Update-(A tale of 2 security situations)
Greetings Expats, A simple google news search is enough to see the stark contrast between the security situation in Libya vs. what’s happening here in Tunisia. Unlike Libya, we’ve been fortunate in terms of general safety & security issues. Still, Tunisian security officials remain very concerned over the situation in Libya.…
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TS Update-(Residential Security Incident in Kasserine)
Greetings Expats, Over the last few weeks we’ve been discussing the seriousness of residential security and the lack of security on the ground within local neighborhoods. Last night’s incident in Kasserine where gunmen “attacked the home of the country’s top security official, killing four of the police guarding it” is a…
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Residential Security-(Laouina Incident)
Greetings Expats, Let’s give credit where credit is due. We have seen some notable security improvements since the technocratic government headed by Prime Minister Mehdi Jomaa took office early this year. The recent successful event in Djerba is a good example of the government’s commitment to security. Even with all the…
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TS Update-(Expats Drive Safely)
Greetings Expats, Security developments are gaining more attention here in Tunis. With the recent arrest of “eight Islamists from Libya” and the ongoing deteriorating situation in Libya; the words Tunis & security are back on the front page. Tunisia security forces have also stepped up their efforts in the Chaambi mountains, continuing their effective offensive against militants.…
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TS Update-(Vehicle Security)
Greetings Expats, I’ve been really focused this week on residential security and figuring out ways for expats to improve their security setup. Before I share my next update I wanted to state that there are a lot of positive developments happening in Tunisia. Also Tunisia is a relatively safe place especially…
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TS Update-(Residential Security Awareness)
Greetings Expats, A recent incident which took place in Cite El Khalil La Marsa serves as a good reminder for the expat community about the importance of residential security in Tunisia. Fortunately, nobody was hurt but the nature of the incident is very concerning. Hopefully we can benefit from the incident by raising awareness & taking…
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