Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 16, 2015. The U.S. Department of State alerts U.S. citizens to the risks of travel to Tunisia and recommends that U.S. citizens in Tunisia maintain a high level of vigilance in light of recent terrorist attacks on sites frequented by tourists. The Tunisian government has shown its commitment to addressing security concerns and has visibly augmented its security presence at tourist locations, but challenges remain. On July 4, President Caid Essebsi declared a 30-day state of emergency that grants security forces more authority to maintain civil order, enabling the government to focus on combating terrorism. The Minister of Interior stated on July 6 that the state of emergency will assist in securing the hotels and tourist areas. This Travel Alert expires on August 31, 2015.
