Foreign Secretary urges rapid return to law and order in Tunisia
Foreign Secretary William Hague calls for restraint from all sides and an orderly move towards free and fair elections.
“I condemn the violence and call on the Tunisian authorities to do all they can to resolve the situation peacefully. I am calling for a rapid return to law and order, restraint from all sides, an orderly move towards free and fair elections and an immediate expansion of political freedoms in Tunisia.
Our Embassy in Tunis is providing help and assistance to the UK citizens affected. Britons worried about travel to Tunisia should check the FCO’s travel advice, which is kept under constant review.
Our advice to concerned British Nationals is to follow developments closely and stay in touch with their tour operator. They should respect advice or instructions given by the local security authorities and tour operators and avoid rallies and demonstrations.”