Tag: Safety
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TS Update-(After the Art Show)
Looking forward to taking this blog to another level by providing Expats with a brief & practical audio update. Click on the link below to listen to the Tunisia Security Update Podcast or watch the video version on Youtube.. either way feel free to share some feedback and let’s keep the good information flowing. Tunisia…
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TS Update-(Good Training)
Good job on all the Expats out there who pulled together and made the necessary adjustments to continue their normal colorful lives while at the same time acknowledging the serious security situation we have before us. Although the grand Friday did not materialized, at least we were able to benefit from the experience of going…
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TS Update-(June 15 Progress)
Lots of positive developments have taken place that may lead to a better than expected Friday. The key decision on the part of the Tunisian government to expressively ban marches that were scheduled to take place today is a big positive step forward in terms of minimizing any risk of possible violence throughout the country.…
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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…