Thousands of tourists decide to leave Tunisia

Thousands of Irish and British tourists have decided to leave Tunisia following Friday’s massacre, in which 38 people, including three Irish citizens, lost their lives.

Holiday firms have organised extra flights in addition to scheduled service to cater for anyone wishing to leave the area after the slaughter in Sousse, while some flights to the country have been cancelled.

Travel company Thomas Cook said more than 1,000 holidaymakers in the North African country cut their trip short as a result of the terror attacks, for which the Islamic State has since claimed responsibility.