Category: Tunisia Security
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Tunisia Crime & Safety 2014
Greetings Expats, The Overseas Security Advisory Council (O.S.A.C.) was “created in 1985 under the Federal Advisory Committee Act to promote security cooperation between American private sector interests worldwide and the U.S. Department of State.” Each year OSAC publishes a Crime & Safety Report covering a variety of security & safety…
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Tunisia elections probably in November
Date: May 3, 2014 Source: Reuters Brief: T(Reuters) – Tunisia’s next presidential and parliamentary elections will probably be held in the second half of November, the election agency chief said on Saturday, about polls that will mark the country’s final step towards full democracy. Read More
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TS Update-(May Day Security)
Greetings Expats, So much going on in Tunis on May 1st so let’s review the security situation. People often ask me “so how are things in Tunis?”. Before responding I always take a second to assess the person asking the question so that I can select the version of things I think the person cares…
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TS Update-(31st crafts exhibition in Le Kram)
Greetings Expats, The 31st crafts exhibition will be held in Le Kram from 25 April to 4 May this year. At the event it is reported that 580 exhibitors will show their best stuff from a vast range of crafts, interior decorating, clothing, and much more. Over 130,000 visitors are expected…
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TS Update-(Petty Crimes on the rise…)
Greetings Expat, I hope everyone is enjoying the great weather and finding time to explore Tunisia. As a security professional I am always monitoring trends, especially when it comes to expat personal safety & security. During the last 3 months we’ve seen a steady increase of petty crimes (Carthage, La Marsa,…
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TS Update-(Martyrs’ Day + Safety & Security)
Greetings Expats, During the last few months we’ve seen a barrage of positive news regarding Tunisia. The media-hype is backed up by a real measurable difference in terms of security improvements on the ground. Still, security analysts remain cautious because a. Tunisia is going through a major transition and b. the deteriorating situation…
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Tunisia lawmakers start debate on key step in democratic transition
Date: April 8, 2014 Source: REUTERS Brief: (Reuters) – Tunisian Islamist and secular parties have begun a parliamentary debate on an election law, the final step before setting a ballot date to complete a transition to democracy in the country that lit the fuse of Arab popular uprisings.–Read more
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Tunisia treads path to political stability but still faces tests
Date: April 07, 2014 Source: REUTERS Brief: (Reuters) – Three years after its uprising that inspired the Arab Spring revolutions, Tunisia is on its way to political stability with a new constitution and the promise of elections later this year. –Read more
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Tunisia: Joint Statement By the United States and Tunisia
Date: April 06, 2014 Source: allAfrica.com Brief: Tunis, — In their meeting last Friday in the Oval Office at the White House, U.S. President Barack Obama and interim Prime Minister Mehdi Jomaa reaffirmed the strategic partnership between the United States and Tunisia.-Read more
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