Security Outlook in Tunis-May 2016
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OSAC TUNISPrivate Sector Chairman Mr. David Santiago
May 26, 2016
Tunis Council Meeting
OSAC Tunis is one of over 143 country councils where security professionals in collaboration with the US Embassy work to share information about security issues.
In Tunis we meet every 6-8 weeks to discuss the security situation, share best practices, and network.
Mr. David Santiago is the current Private Sector Chairman in Tunis.
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Agenda Items • Introduction (Thank you DNO!) • Discussion Items:
1: Mnihla Incident 2. Ben Guerdane; Weapons Found3. Pre-Ramadan Threat Analysis4. Future Challenges
• General Announcements
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1st Discussion ItemMnihla Incident
TYPE OF INCIDENT► MilitancyAFFECTED AREA ► Al-Mnihla (Ariana) RISK LEVEL & SEVERITY ► HIGH STRENGTH OF SOURCE ► Confirmed
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Mnihla Incident Discussion Point
Does the incident underscore the relative capabilities of the Tunisian security forces in locating and dismantling militant cells before attacks can materialize?
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Points from the Group Discussion:• Most security professionals in the room expressed high
remarks for the recent performance of Tunisian Security Forces.
• The Mnihla incident did underscored improvement and pro-activeness.
• However, it was noted that this was an “arrest operation”. Additionally, one of the militants was already detained and subsequently let go for lack of evidence.
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Dynamic Meeting Provided by MAX Security
2nd Discussion ItemTunisia: Weapons, Ammunition Cache Found near Libyan BorderSource: http://northafricapost.com/12288-tunisia-weapons-ammunition-cache-found-near-libyan-border.html
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Points from the Group Discussion:
• Weapons cache discovered as a result of the El Mnihla investigation.
• We anticipate more such discoveries and arrests.
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3 rd Discussion ItemPre-Ramdan Threat Analysis
"Today we are more worried about suicide attacks, and sleeper cells and lone-wolf style attacks that could strike at any time," a senior Tunisian security source said.Source: http://www.aol.com/article/2016/05/24/as-fighters-return-from-libya-tunisia-faces-growing-challenge/21382862/
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Points from the Group Discussion:• Traditional calls for increase attacks by AQIM & ISIS
during Ramadan. • Group highlighted the 16th day of Ramdan of particular
interest in Tunisia due to increased attacks the last 2-years.• Importance of reminding expats to maintain high vigilance
during Ramdan.
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June 2015Ramadan Attacks
4 th Conversation ItemFuture Challenges…
“Moving forward, the interplay between Tunisia's underdeveloped interior and the shifting power politics among its coastal elites will define the country.”Source: https://www.stratfor.com/image/economic-troubles-still-plague-tunisia
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Source: https://www.stratfor.com/image/economic-troubles-still-plague-tunisia
Points from the Group Discussion:• The main problem/challenge Tunisia is facing is the social-
economic situation. • Group agreed that moving forward the social-economic
issues in Tunisia will present more challenges throughout the country.
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General Discussion/Announcements
OSAC TUNISPrivate Sector Chairman Mr. David Santiago
OSAC Tunis Completed a year cycle of meetings. Congratulations OSAC Tunis and thank you to ALL the organizations
that hosted this year!
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OSAC Notes
For more information about OSAC Tunis. Email: [email protected]
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