Russian citizens have not applied for medical help in Tunisia or to diplomats, where after demonstrations parliamentary activities were suspended and army units were brought into the capital city, the Russian embassy in Tunisia told TASS on Monday.
"According to the Russian embassy in Tunisia, the situation in the republic remains generally calm at the moment. There has been no information from the local competent authorities about the detentions of Russians on the grounds of disturbing public order. In addition, there is no information about compatriots seeking medical assistance at health care facilities of the host country. Russian citizens did not apply for consular support either," says the press release of the Embassy, available to the agency. - "The embassy is carefully monitoring the situation".
The embassy recommended that Russian citizens take the necessary precautions. "Including, if possible, to exclude travel around the country, avoid being in crowded places, including shopping centers, stock up on food, drinking water, basic necessities and medicines, refrain from taking pictures and videos of military personnel, law enforcement officers," the press release specifies.
The Russian diplomatic mission also reminded of the need to observe existing restrictions in the country in connection with the coronavirus pandemic, including a curfew from 20:00 to 05:00 the next day, the ban on travel between the provinces and others.
On July 25, Tunisian President Kais Saied announced the suspension of Parliament for 30 days, the lifting of immunity for all deputies and the resignation of Prime Minister Hicham al-Mashishi. Army units were brought into the capital of the republic. The president's decisions were taken after Sunday demonstrations in several major cities in Tunisia, demanding the dissolution of Parliament, a change of political regime and bringing to justice those responsible for the worsening epidemic and socio-economic situation in the country.
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Based on materials from TASS