The governor of Tunis, Imed Boukhris, presided, on Friday 16 October 2026, at the governorate’s headquarters, a meeting of the regional commission for prevention and disaster risk reduction, dedicated to examining two priority files: the situation of the Bab Alioua land transport station and its surroundings, as well as the status of several religious buildings whose structures pose risks to the safety of worshippers.
According to a communiqué from the Tunis Governorate, the meeting began with a presentation of the incidents that occurred at the Bab Alioua station following the rainfall recorded on September 10, 2026.
The participants also reviewed the progress of implementing the recommendations issued at the meeting of September 11 last, particularly regarding the works entrusted to the various parties concerned in order to prevent such incidents from happening again.
Several mosques present structural risks
The second part of the meeting focused on the condition of several religious buildings in the Tunis Governorate, whose structural deterioration could compromise the safety of worshippers.
Among the buildings examined are notably the Al-Jadid Mosque, located in the Sabbaghine district, the Sidi Mahrez Mosque and a mosque located in Amilcar, as well as several other mosques and places of worship.
Following the discussions, the participants recommended the preparation of detailed technical sheets for each of the buildings concerned. These documents should specify the state of the structures, the level of danger, and the estimated cost of the rehabilitation and maintenance work necessary.
It was also recommended to establish a technical commission bringing together all the involved stakeholders, in order to examine each file individually and determine the appropriate interventions.
The objective is to commence restoration work and the necessary repairs as soon as possible, taking into account the level of risk presented by each building.
