The Foreign Office last night advised British nationals "to leave Tunisia unless they have a pressing need to remain".
The FCO says between 1,000 and 1,500 expats, independent travellers and small tour group holidaymakers are still in the country.
It has sent a 'Rapid Deployment Force' of consular staff to search for British nationals.
It is thought there are around 1,000 expats living in Tunisia.
It has sent a 'Rapid Deployment Force' of consular staff to search for British nationals.
It is thought there are around 1,000 expats living in Tunisia.
Tim Marshall said: "This is the key day now because if the president's supporters, if they exist, come out on to the streets, it will be very interesting to see what the police, the army and the people do.
"Supporters are claiming 15,000 will be on the streets so it's a critical day if we get those numbers.
"Instinct tells me they won't get those numbers but it's a volatile situation, so let's see."
"Supporters are claiming 15,000 will be on the streets so it's a critical day if we get those numbers.
"Instinct tells me they won't get those numbers but it's a volatile situation, so let's see."
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