18 Feb 2021 | 01:14 AM UTC
Tunisia: Further demonstrations, sit-ins likely following clashes between police and protesters in Douleb Feb. 17
Further protests and sit-ins likely outside Douleb oil field, Kasserine Governorate, Tunisia through February. Increased security likely.
Event
Further protests and sit-ins are likely to continue outside Douleb oil field in Kasserine Governorate through February. Protesters are demanding that authorities create employment and begin development projects in the region. Security forces employed tear gas to disperse the protesters, Feb. 17. Protesters could stop production at the field by shutting down an oil pumping valve if authorities do not meet their demands.
Security personnel will almost certainly deploy to monitor the demonstrations. Heightened security measures, as well as localized transport and business disruptions, are likely for the duration of the protests. Clashes between police and protesters remain possible, particularly if demonstrators are overly disruptive.
Advice
Avoid all protests as a standard security precaution. Exercise caution near known or likely protest locations. Monitor local media for protest activity, as organizers may not announce plans in advance. Confirm the availability of transport and allow additional time to reach destinations. Plan for increased security and localized transport disruptions near demonstrations. Follow all police instructions.
