Terrorism

ISIS takes responsibility for Tuesday’s suicide attack in Tunisia

cde.news desk 5 July 2019, 09:24 · 1 min read

epa07690793 Authorities work on the scen after a man reported to be wearing an explosive belt died in Cite Al Intilaka in Tunis, Tunisia, 02 July 2019. According to media reports, a 23-year-old suspect was killed by police in the incident, the man was reportedly wearing explosives that created a blast. EPA-EFE/MOHAMED MESSARA

ISIS, know also as Daesh or ISIL, has claimed responsibility for Tuesday’s suicide bombing in Tunis, the group’s Amaq news agency said on Thursday.

A wanted militant wearing an explosives belt blew himself up in the Tunisian capital after being surrounded by police, the government said, but there were no other casualties.

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ISIS takes responsibility for Tuesday’s suicide attack in Tunisia

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