20
Feb 2021
4:05 UTC
Tunisia Tactical (UPDATE): TunisAir employees suspend strike during night hours of February 19; travel can continue as normal
Please be advised:
- Reports indicate that the TunisAir employees’ union under the Tunisian General Labour Union (UGTT) called for a suspension of the strike and a resumption of all activity during the night hours of February 19.
- The union reached an agreement with the government to hold a meeting and study the situation regarding the airline’s debts. The government agreed to lift the proposed debt seizures from TunisAir’s bank accounts.
Recommendations:
Those intending to travel to and from Tunisia on February 20 can continue operations as normal.
COUNTRY RISK LEVEL
Medium
AFFECTED AREA
Nationwide; Tunisia
INCIDENT RISK LEVEL
Low
STRENGTH OF SOURCE
Credible
Please be advised:
- Reports indicate that the TunisAir employees’ union under the Tunisian General Labour Union (UGTT) called for a suspension of the strike and a resumption of all activity during the night hours of February 19.
- The union reached an agreement with the government to hold a meeting and study the situation regarding the airline’s debts. The government agreed to lift the proposed debt seizures from TunisAir’s bank accounts.
Recommendations:
Those intending to travel to and from Tunisia on February 20 can continue operations as normal.