article_snippet: As details of the incident emerged, several foreign governments put out warnings urging several foreign governments citizens to stay away from the scene of the attacks, around an area that includes the national parliament building.
article_snippet: The U.S. Embassy in Tunis issued an alert that also reiterated standing advice about the potential for violence in Tunisia and the risk of kidnappings.
article_snippet: The U.S. Embassy in Tunis warning cautions against trips to Tunisia's central, southern and border regions.
article_snippet: Britain's Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) also urged UK citizens to stay away from the affected areas of Tunis and to "follow the instructions of Tunisian security authorities.
article_snippet: The U.S. Embassy in Tunis warning also carried longstanding advice:
article_snippet: "There is a high threat from terrorism, including kidnapping.
article_snippet: Attacks could be indiscriminate, including places visited by foreigners.
article_snippet: Customer safety is of paramount importance to we and we continue to work closely with the FCO and the British Consulate to monitor the situation.