‘High risk’ terrorism threat in Tunisia

Britain’s Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) has issued an advisory at the start of the holiday season which specifically mentions the possibility of kidnappings in Tunisia, The Daily Telegraph reports.

‘There is a high threat from terrorism, including kidnapping,’ the FCO advisory states. ‘Attacks could be indiscriminate, including in places visited by foreigners.’

Last October there was an explosion on the beach outside the Riadh Palm Hotel in the tourist zone in Sousse. The only person injured was the bomber. On May 25, security forces arrested 16 people with explosives near the southern border with Libya. Tunisia’s Minister of the Interior said the group had plans to attack industrial sites and tourist areas.

“The possibility of further attacks, including in the coastal resorts and desert areas can’t be ruled out,” the FCO said. ‘Tunisia’s Ministry of the Interior has warned of an increase in threats during the month of Ramadan and in the run-up to the elections planned for October 26 and November 23.’

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