UK, remember your settings and improve government services. We also use cookies set by other sites to help us deliver content from their services. You have accepted additional cookies. You can change your cookie settings at any time. You have rejected additional cookies. This guide also has safety advice for regions of Tunisia. There is a high threat of terrorist attack globally affecting UK interests and British nationals, including from groups and individuals who view the UK and British nationals as targets.
Stay aware of your surroundings at all times. UK Counter Terrorism Policing has information and advice on staying safe abroad and what to do in the event of a terrorist attack. Find out how to reduce your risk from terrorism while abroad. Security forces remain on a high state of alert in Tunis and other places.
You may be at higher risk in and around:. A formal state of emergency has been in place since a terrorist attack against a police bus took place in The security forces are visibly present in many parts of the country, including at the entry points to some towns and cities.
Despite some improvements in border security, there remains continuing instability and violence on the border with Libya. Tunisian security forces have been the primary target in terrorist-related incidents, mainly in border areas including in the Chaambi Mountains. See Regional risks. In a number of terrorist attacks were planned and carried out by self-initiated individuals possibly influenced by terrorist organisations.
Ongoing hostilities in the region and between Israel and Lebanon could escalate quickly and pose risks for the wider region. On 1 October, Iran launched around ballistic missiles at Israel.
