Tag: Expat
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TS Update-(Ready for Friday, June 14, 2012)
Greetings to All! I hope you are doing well out there and remaining safe. To my Expat followers: I wish I could write more about the current security situation in Tunis, but demands of work are simply too great to keep up…Still I hope to add value to this discussion and continue to empower Expats…
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TS Update-(Expat Awareness-Artwork Retaliation)
As reported by various sources, there was a major security challenge throughout Tunis on the night of Monday, June 11, 2012. I received several emails and SMS regarding gun fire and vandalism taking place near Expat neighborhoods. It seems like there was a coordinated offensive on the part of the salafists in retaliation to a recent controversial art exhibition and…
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TS Update-(May Day…May Day)
Last year, May Day in Tunisia was marked by beautiful weather and plenty of protests. May 1st 2012 may very well be a replay of last year. May Day also known as International Workers Day, presents a good opportunity for the Tunisian General Labor Union (UGTT) to make a statement. Last year UGTT was able…
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TS Update-(International Security Advisory)
Since several embassies have updated their travel advisories, we felt it would be a good time to share an “International Tunisia Security Advisory Summary” for the entire Expat Community. US-Embassy Advisory Highlights (last update on 17 Apr 2012): Travelers contemplating trips to the interior of the country should assess local conditions and routes when…
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TS Update-(Bourgiba Ave-Update)
Our last post focused on the April 9th protest on Avenue Bourgiba and the negative actions that took place that day. We pointed out that the issue would remain a central point of dispute between “secularist” and the current government. It’s interesting to note that not only has the current government reversed the ban but…