Attack against tourists in Tajikistan claimed by the Islamic State group



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"A detachment of Caliphate soldiers" self-proclaimed led an attack on "the citizens of the countries of the coalition," said the organization Jihadista EI in a propaganda statement, quoted by AFP. a Swiss and a Dutchman – were killed Sunday after being hit by a car and attacked by armed men in the Danghara region, 150 kilometers from the capital of Tajikistan, Dushanbe

They were in a group of seven cyclists foreigners.

A seventh French tourist, who was following in the back of the pack, escaped unharmed and was injured as a result of the incident.

A Swiss national and another Dutch citizen were injured as a result of the events.

On Sunday, the first information on the death of tourists indicated that the cause of death had been a road accident, but this morning the authorities of the country They indicated that it was an armed attack.

"We are investigating all clues," said Tajikistan's Interior Minister Ramazon Hamro Rahimzoda, adding that the "attackers" were carrying knives and guns.

One of the suspects was arrested two other elements of the alleged group of attackers were killed by police Sunday night

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