25 Mar 2019 | 11:45 PM UTC
Tunisia: Arab League summit, related events in Tunis March 26-31
Arab League summit and related events planned in Tunis March 26-31; increased security measures are to be expected over the coming days
Event
Members of the Arab League will hold high-level meetings in Tunis beginning on Tuesday, March 26, ahead of the league's summit scheduled to take place on Sunday, March 31. A total of 21 Arab delegations and over 6000 delegates are expected to participate in the summit and related events. Heightened security measures, including checkpoints and an increased presence of security personnel, are to be expected during the summit. Associated disruptions, including road closures and increased traffic congestion, are similarly likely.
Advice
Individuals in Tunis are advised to monitor the situation and anticipate heightened security measures, associated disruptions, and an increased demand for hotels.