Security Alert – U.S. Embassy Tunis – July 26, 2021 – Recent Events and Demonstrations in Tunisia
Location: Tunisia
Event: Due to recent events in Tunisia, as well as demonstrations primarily in downtown Tunis and throughout the country, the U.S. Embassy in Tunis strongly encourages U.S. citizens to maintain a high level of vigilance and practice good situational awareness.
U.S. citizens in Tunisia are encouraged to review the Department of State travel advisory for Tunisia, which recommends that U.S. citizens avoid demonstrations and crowds, monitor local media for breaking events, and be prepared to adjust travel plans.
While we are not aware of specific, credible threats against U.S. citizens in Tunisia at this time, travelers to and in Tunisia are urged to enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive Alerts and to make it easier to locate you in an emergency.
Actions to take:
- Exercise vigilance in areas where protests have occurred.
- Monitor local media for updates
- Be aware of your surroundings
· Keep a low profile. - Stay alert in locations frequented by tourists/Westerners.
· Review your personal security plans.
· Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.
· Follow the Department of State on Facebook and Twitter.
Assistance:
The U.S. Embassy is located in Berges du Lac, 1053 Tunis,
Tel: +216 71 107 000, 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Email: tunisacs@state.gov.
The after-hours emergency number for U.S. citizens is +216 71 107 000.
For American Citizens Services at the Department of State, call 1-888-407-4747 toll-free in the United States and Canada, or +1-202-501-4444 from other countries, from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday (except U.S. federal holidays).
Department of State – Consular Affairs
888-407-4747 or 202-501-4444
Tunisia Travel Advisory
Tunis Country Information
Enroll in Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive Alerts.
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