Thousands of British holidaymakers are to be flown home from Tunisia following warnings that another terrorist attack in the country is “highly likely”.
Thirty Britons were killed in an attack in Sousse last month – and the Foreign Office has now urged all Britons to leave the country.
Extra security measures there did not provide “adequate protection”, it said.
Tunisia has criticised the decision, with its ambassador to the UK saying it was “what the terrorists want”.
Between 2,500 and 3,000 British package holidaymakers are believed to be in Tunisia, as well as about 500 independent travellers.
The Association of British Travel Agents said its members were aiming to bring customers home in the next 48 hours.
The first Britons are expected to arrive back in the UK later. Some still waiting to leave Sousse spoke of their disappointment – and fears – over the fresh advice, saying they felt there was no option but to leave.
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