Tunisia defends efforts to protect British tourists

Tunisia's Prime Minister, Habib Essid, says his country is doing everything in its power to protect British and other foreign tourists, as British travellers flock to Tunisian airports under orders from their government to flee amid risks of terror attacks.

Britain directed all UK tourists to leave Tunisia, saying the North African country has not done enough to enhance security.

The 38 victims of a massacre at a Tunisian beach resort by an Islamic extremist were mostly British. The Tunisian Prime Minister said his government would help evacuate British citizens, but would speak to his British counterpart, David Cameron about repercussions of the decision.

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