Security Tab: updated on 23-May 2013
Demonstrations:
The security situation remains volatile following the assassination of an opposition leader on February 6, 2013. Major demonstrations, some of which included anti-Western slogans, took place during the week of February 4, 2013 in many Tunisian cities. Some violent incidents occurred on the margins of these demonstrations. Exercise a high degree of caution.
Political gatherings and other demonstrations, organized by a group deemed to be extremist, will be held throughout the week end, starting on May 24 after Friday prayers, in Kairouan, popular neighbourhoods of Tunis and potentially in other cities throughout Tunisia. These events are likely to lead to potentially violent confrontations with Tunisian security services. Exercise a high degree of caution and avoid all gatherings that could lead to demonstrations, riots or other types of violent confrontations.
French educational institutions in Tunisia were closed February 8 to 9, 2013 for security reasons. Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada does not issue advice on school attendance. You should evaluate your own situation and make your own decisions in light of the current situation and your personal circumstances.
Public order is regularly disrupted for various reasons, including political, social and economic tensions. These disruptions take the form of public protests, labour strikes, roadblocks and other disturbances that on many occasions have deteriorated into violent clashes between members of extremist movements, the police and/or civil society demonstrators, resulting in considerable property damage, injuries and deaths. There have been reports of members of extremist movements harassing foreigners.
On September 14, 2012, protesters attacked the United States Embassy and the American Cooperative School of Tunis. Exercise a high degree of caution, regularly review your security practices and remain alert to the changing situation, follow the advice of local authorities, avoid all confrontations, public gatherings and areas where unrest or other demonstrations could occur, since the situation could deteriorate suddenly.
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