security outlook in tunis-may 2016
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OSAC TUNISPrivate Sector Chairman Mr. David Santiago
May 26, 2016
Tunis Council Meeting
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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