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Tunisia extends state of emergency

Destinations
Sophie Griffiths
21 June 2016

Tunisian authorities have extended its state of emergency for another month until July 21.

Tunisia beach

The state of emergency was originally imposed in the immediate aftermath of the massacre of 38 people last June, which included 30 British tourists.

It was lifted in October but reinstated a month later in November following the attack on presidential guards in the capital Tunis.

The president’s office said the decision was made in consultation with parliamentary and government officials.

The state of emergency means Tunisian authorities can forbid strikes and public gatherings, and control the press.