Tunis, Tunisia - The number of students due to sit for the baccalaureate examination in Tunisia has reduced from 138,464 in 2010 to 126,767 this year, PANA reported. Analysts said the insecurity and other problems facing Tunisia following the January revolution, which toppled President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali, may have been responsible for the reduction.

However, the the Ministry of Education has taken several measures to ensure security at the 512 exam centres and the surrounding area during the 9-16 June examination, for students graduating from high school.

Pana 09/06/2011