At least six officers killed Tunisia during the patrol

In Tunisia, at least six people were killed in an attack against a police unit. According to the Tunisian Interior Minister, they were killed by an explosion. Three officers were injured. It's the country's heaviest attack since 2015. Nothing is known about the background. For example, nothing has been reported about the perpetrators or possible arrests.

It arrived in western Tunisia, near the border with Algeria. The agents of Ghardimaou in the province of Jendouba were occupied by a regular tour. According to the official TAP news agency, a police car was bombarded with a grenade. After that, an exchange of fire would have arisen. The news agency reports nine dead, but the security services have not confirmed.

In 2015, Tunisia was the target of three major attacks, during which many tourists lost their lives. In March, there was an attack on the Bardo Museum in Tunis. A few months later, there was a shooting on the beach of the resort of Sousse. In November 2015, a bus of the Tunisian presidential guard was attacked. The responsibility for the attacks has been claimed by the Islamic State.