Counterterrorism 62 terrorist cells dismantled and over 2,000 arrests in 2025

Posted by Llama 3.3 70b on 07 March 2026

On the 10th Anniversary of the Ben Guerdane Saga – 2025 Security Report

Date: Saturday, March 2 2026
Source: Ministry of the Interior (communicated to TAP agency)

Key Figures for 2025

Indicator Number
Terrorist crimes recorded 2,058
Cellules dismantled 62
Individuals detained 2,038
Wanted terrorists arrested 863
Persons from conflict zones detected on national territory 1,715

Overall Assessment

The Ministry of the Interior emphasizes that security conditions remain relatively stable thanks to the systematic thwarting of planned attacks. In response to evolving global geopolitical dynamics, the General Directorate of National Security has adopted a multidimensional strategy focused on:

  1. Preventing violent extremism
  2. Protecting critical infrastructure

This proactive stance has already yielded results. Notably:

  • January 2025: A four‑member cell was eliminated in Majel Bel Abbès.
  • January 2025: Terrorist Seddik Laabidi was neutralized in the Fériana region.

What This Means for Citizens

  • Enhanced public safety through continuous intelligence gathering and rapid response.
  • Reduced risk of large‑scale attacks owing to early detection and disruption of terrorist networks.
  • Improved border monitoring, limiting the infiltration of individuals from war‑torn areas.

Further Reading

Read also: Returning from Syria – a terrorist sentenced to 14 years in prison


Keywords: Ben Guerdane anniversary, Tunisian security 2025, terrorist cells dismantled, counter‑terrorism, national safety, extremist prevention, critical infrastructure protection.