China News Service, July 12th. According to the WeChat official account of the "Consular Express", since March 2015, Tunisia has had several serious terrorist attacks. Tunisian President Essebsi has declared a state of emergency and has been postponed many times. The Department of Consular Affairs of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Chinese Embassy in Tunisia have issued 19 consecutive "safety" level security reminders based on the local security situation. The latest reminder is valid until July 4, 2019. According to the current security situation, a new security reminder is now issued, which is valid until August 4, 2019, as follows:
On June 27, 2019, two suicide bombings against Tunisian police occurred in the center of Tunisia, causing a total of two deaths and seven injuries. On July 5, Tunisia issued an announcement, deciding to extend the state of emergency across Tunisia for another one month until August 4, 2019.
The Department of Consular Affairs of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Chinese Embassy in Tunisia recommend and remind Chinese citizens in Tunisia to pay close attention to the local security situation, increase vigilance, strengthen precautions, avoid going to crowded places or going out alone at night, pay attention to personal and property safety, and go to the western and southern borders. Particular attention should be paid to safety in desert areas and the center of the capital. In case of emergency, please call the police and contact the embassy in Tunisia.
●Tunisia emergency call:
Police 197 Medical emergency 190 Fire alarm 198
●Global Consular Protection and Service Emergency Call Center of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (24 hours)
+86-10-12308/+86-10-59913991
●Consular protection and assistance telephone in Tunisia
+216-98463848