Tunisia: A nucleus of the Islamic State that was planning an attack was dismantled

Its security forces Tunisia, dismembered its core Islamic State (IS) in town Ταταουΐν who allegedly planned an attack on her Police and his Army, announced the Ministry of Interior.

Six years ago, his jihadists ΙΚ had killed 39 foreign tourists on a beach in Yours, triggering a mass exodus of tourists and dealing a heavy blow to the country’s economy.

Since then, Tunisian security services have become more effective in preventing and dealing with jihadist activities, but the threat of so-called dormant nuclei continues to be a concern in Tunis, especially because jihadists who fought in Syria, in the Iraq and to Libya.

“They were planning to carry out terrorist acts against security forces and army units in the region (Tatawin) with explosive devices,” according to a press release. Ministry issued late Friday night (29/10).

However, it is not clear how many people allegedly belonged to the cell, how it was located, or whether the suspects have been prosecuted.

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