The Government looks unlikely to change its advice on travel to Tunisia in the near future after the country expanded its state of emergency.
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) said today the state of emergency imposed in November 2015, has been extended until May 16.
The FCO said it still advises against all travel to certain parts of Tunisia and against all but essential travel to all other areas, which include the country’s tourist resorts.
Updated advice on its website says: "A state of emergency is in effect in Tunisia, imposed after a suicide attack on a police bus on 24 November 2015. It has been extended a number of times, most recently on 16 February 2017 by three months."
The FCO’s advice on Tunisia remains as follows: "The threat from terrorism in Tunisia is high. Further attacks remain highly likely, including against foreigners. Security forces remain on a high state of alert in Tunis and other locations. You should be vigilant, avoid crowded places and follow the advice of the Tunisian security authorities and your travel company, if you have one.
"Since the terrorist attack in Sousse in June 2015, we have been working closely with the Tunisian authorities to investigate the attack and the wider threat from terrorist groups in Tunisia.
"Although we have had good co-operation from the Tunisian government, including putting in place additional security measures, the intelligence and threat picture has developed considerably, reinforcing our view that a further terrorist attack is highly likely. On balance, we do not believe the mitigation measures in place provide adequate protection for British tourists in Tunisia at the present time."
