Tunisia: Travel operators plan protest in Tunis March 8

Event

Travel operators plan to protest in Tunis from 10:00 March 8 to denounce authorities' limits on Umrah (religious pilgrimage) activity. Organizers claim that the restrictions have caused huge financial losses for many travel agencies. Protesters will gather outside the Ministry of Religious Affairs before heading to the Embassy of Saudi Arabia as part of the action. Dozens to hundreds of individuals could attend the event.

Increased security and localized transport disruptions are likely near the Ministry of Religious Affairs and the Embassy of Saudi Arabia the morning of March 8. Clashes between police and protesters cannot be ruled out, particularly if demonstrators are overly disruptive or if they ignore police orders to disperse.

Advice

Avoid the protest due to the potential for clashes. Heed the advice of security personnel. Allow additional time if traveling through the affected areas March 8.