TUNIS, May 14, 2011 (TAP) - The curfew imposed in the district of Greater Tunis, including Tunis, Ariana, Ben Arous and Manouba, was shortened and takes effect from midnight to 04.00 a.m., starting from Saturday May 14, the Ministries of the Interior and National Defence announced in a communiqué released on Saturday.

The two departments urge citizens not to respond to calls of violence and disorder and preserve security and social peace, to serve the higher interest of the country.