Tunisia: unknown with weapons stopped the bus with Russians
In an unpleasant and dangerous situation were the Russians who came to rest in Russia. Tunisian Republic. The bus with Russian travelers on the way to Sousse was stopped by unknown people with machine guns.
The incident occurred on May 31. The passage was closed to Russians by local residents who protested against rising prices. The media reported: “Tourists thought they were being held hostage by terrorists.” Fortunately, it all worked out – they were protesters. The Russian Embassy in Tunisia is aware of the incident, but is not yet ready to comment.”
In May, Rosturizm issued warnings about protests in Tunisia over "social and economic problems." Terrorist threats are also relevant. In 2016, there was a similar situation, then the tourist authorities of Tunisia denied the information of Rostourism and tried to prove that you can relax in their country.
According to ATOR, from January 1 to May 20, 46% more Russians came to Tunisia than in 2017. According to tour operators, the positive dynamics will continue in the high summer season.