The document summarizes a terrorist attack at the Bardo Museum in Tunisia on March 18, 2015 where assailants opened fire on a bus of tourists and entered the museum, killing 23 people including 20 foreign tourists. It discusses the aftermath including claims of responsibility by ISIS, arrests made, increased security measures, and impact on tourism. It assesses the attack as the most significant militant operation in Tunisia to date and a potential shift in tactics towards softer targets. It also covers challenges around returning fighters and perspectives on the response and unity shown against terrorism.

1. Bardo Incident
Review
Monday, March 23, 2015

2. Part 1: The Attack...

4. Wednesday, March 18th
Several militants opened fire on
a bus of tourists stationed
outside the museum.

5. Several hundred people inside the
museum
2-5 assailants entered
the Bardo Museum

6. Most evacuated; dozens remained
trapped inside...

7. The attack resulted in the deaths of
at least 23 people, including 20
foreign tourists and 3 Tunisians.

8. Victims nationalities include: Italian,
French, Poland, Japanese,
Colombian, Australian, and Spanish

9. Incident Reaction
Although there were many shortcomings
with the museum security setup, the police
came quickly and secured the location 3
hours...

11. Part 2: After Action...
March 19th: A statement released via a
prominent Islamic State account claiming
the attack was carried out by the
“Caliphate”...
(UPDATE: March 21st: ISIS claimed
responsibility for attack.)

12. Arrests (ongoing…)
March 19th: Security forces arrested 9
individuals in connection with the attack.

13. Immediate Impact...
March 19th: 2 Italian-based cruise ship
companies suspended their operations to
Tunisia (Impact on Tourism) + Heighten
Security Presence throughout the country...

14. Part 3: Assessment
Bardo attack; most significant militant
operation to date in Tunisia...

15. ISIS or not….
The threat of attacks in Tunisia is
heightened
+
The incident may indicate a change of
tactics from high profile to soft targets...

16. Part 5: Challenges Ahead

17. Tunisian returning “fighters”...

18. Part 6: Perspective
“The positive side of this tragedy is that it
has awakened a sense of solidarity with
Tunisia in its struggle to ensure that it
avoids anything like the fate of its Libyan
neighbour.”-ICG Ayari

19. Government response...
Public spaces and tourist destinations may
receive more security protection...

20. National Unity
Most Tunisians are dismayed and have
publicly displayed their unity against
terrorism...

21. Moving Forward...

22. OSAC Discussion
Key Points
Increase Security
● Notable increase in security at Airport +
Carrefour (shopping center).
● Group general consensus is that the threat
has shifted to “foreigners” and we need to
exercise a higher level of awareness.

23. Key points continue...
Advice for Expats:
● No travel restrictions issued by US or UK
embassies.
● Standard advice (avoid large crowds..etc.)
(See UK embassy map on next slide…)

25. OSAC-Tunis...moving forward
● Remember to use the Google Group to
share information, start discussions, check
facts...etc. (Email security@acst.net if you
don’t have access Google Group)
● Next regular OSAC-Tunis Meeting on 23
April.

26. OSAC-Tunis
For more information feel free to contact
David Santiago:
email: security@acst.net
Twitter: @DavidSecurity