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Image used for illustrative purpose. Excess gas burns at a refinery in the harbour of Zarzis, Tunisia, March 9, 2011.
TUNIS, May 10 (Reuters) - Tunisia's army will be deployed to protect facilities linked to phosphate, gas and oil production, President Beji Caid Essebsi said on Wednesday, citing a deterioration in the country's political climate as a reason for the measure.
The deployment, effective immediately, will be the first of its kind in the country, which has been transitioning to democracy since a revolution in 2011.
"It is a serious decision, but it must be applied to protect our resources," Essebsi said in a speech to the nation.
(Reporting By Tarek Amara; editing by John Stonestreet) ((tarek.amara@thomsonreuters.com;))
The deployment, effective immediately, will be the first of its kind in the country, which has been transitioning to democracy since a revolution in 2011.
"It is a serious decision, but it must be applied to protect our resources," Essebsi said in a speech to the nation.
(Reporting By Tarek Amara; editing by John Stonestreet) ((tarek.amara@thomsonreuters.com;))
