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12 Nov 2021 | 09:02 PM UTC

Tunisia: Activists to protest outside Parliament in Tunis Nov. 14

Activists to rally outside Parliament in Tunis, Tunisia, Nov. 14. Tight security, transport disruptions likely.

Warning

Event

Activists plan to demonstrate outside Tunisia's Parliament in Tunis Nov. 14. The purpose of the gathering is to denounce President Kais Saied's decision to rule by decree and indefinitely suspend Tunisia's Parliament in late July. The protest will likely be well-attended.

Police will almost certainly increase security to monitor the demonstration. Localized transport and business disruptions are possible. Clashes may occur, particularly if security personnel attempt to disperse the protesters.

Advice

Avoid the protest site as a precaution. Plan accordingly for traffic disruptions near Parliament during the gathering; allow extra time to reach nearby destinations. Immediately depart the area at the first sign of any security disturbance. Heed the instructions of local authorities.