FCO updates terrorism threat for Tunisia
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office has issued a "high threat" terrorism warning for Tunisia.
Updating its advice yesterday, it said: "There is a high threat from terrorism, including kidnapping. Attacks could be indiscriminate, including in places visited by foreigners."
It said the British Embassy is in regular contact with the Tunisian authorities and the travel advice is being kept under constant review.
Last October, there was an explosion on the beach next to the Riadh Palm Hotel in Sousse, followed by other outbreaks of violence.
In May, 16 people with explosives were arrested, accused of planning attacks on industrial sites and tourist areas in the country.
Parliamentary elections are due to take place on October 26 followed by presidential elections on November 23.
"The possibility of further attacks, including in the coastal resorts and desert areas can’t be ruled out and the Ministry of the Interior has warned of an increase in threats during the month of Ramadan and in the run up to the elections," said the FCO.
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Editor in chief Bev Fearis has been a travel journalist for 25 years. She started her career at Travel Weekly, where she became deputy news editor, before joining Business Traveller as deputy editor and launching the magazine’s website. She has also written travel features, news and expert comment for the Guardian, Observer, Times, Telegraph, Boundless and other consumer titles and was named one of the top 50 UK travel journalists by the Press Gazette.
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