Tunisia: Security forces arrest three suspected militants Feb. 19

Event

On Tuesday, February 19, Tunisian security forces arrested three suspected militants in Mateur (Bizerte province) and Bouhajla (Kairouan province). According to a security spokesperson, the suspected militants had ties to terrorist organizations. A heightened security presence is anticipated in the abovementioned areas over the coming weeks. Further counterterrorism operations are possible in the near term. 

Advice

Due to the terrorist threat, individuals across Tunisia are advised to remain vigilant and to report any suspicious objects or behavior to the authorities, particularly when visiting sites deemed especially likely to be targeted in an attack (e.g. public transportation, train stations, ports, airports, public or government buildings, embassies or consulates, international organizations, schools and universities, religious sites, markets, hotels and restaurants frequented by foreigners/Westerners, festivals, etc.). Certain Western governments advise against travel to the south of the country (i.e. regions on the borders with Algeria and Libya) due to the presence of armed groups.