France calls on nationals in Tunisia to raise vigilance, no advice to leave

The French Foreign Ministry on Friday called on French nationals visiting Tunisia to increase vigilance and avoid visiting sensitive cities, but ruled out an emergency to quit the North African country where attack claimed by Islamist group killed dozens of tourists.

"Our advices to travelers emphasize the risk of terrorism in Tunisia and the continuing threats from jihadist terrorist networks," said French foreign ministry's spokesperson Romain Nadal.

"Many parts of the country, the borders with Algeria and Libya must be avoided except for vital reason," he added at a daily e-press briefing.

On June 26, a gunman opened fire on a Tunisian beachside hotel in the popular resort of Sousse. Thirty-eight foreign tourists were killed with most of them Britons.