At least 19 people killed in deadly Tunisia museum attack
- 9 years ago
An unexpected attack at a popular museum in Tunisia.
19 people were shot and killed.... 17 of the victims were foreign tourists.
No group has claimed responsibility yet... but there is suspicion that it might have been the Islamic State militant group.
Kwon Soa reports.
What was supposed to be an enjoyable visit to the museum ended in a bloodbath.
Tourists from Japan, Italy, France, Poland, Spain, and Colombia,... two Tunisians, and one police officer became victims...of the terror attack Wednesday at the popular...
...Bardo Museum in Tunisia's capital, Tunis.
More than 40 people were injured.
"It was a difficult experience. I love Tunisia. I come very often to Hammamet. I thank the soldiers for protecting us."
Authorities killed two gunmen, but are searching for at least two more.
The attackers were dressed in military uniforms and began shooting towards tourists getting out of buses and took hostages.
"It's a hard blow for Tunisia but we want all our friends to understand that terrorism can strike everywhere and at any place. So terrorism strikes, will strike again, but won't have any future. We have to be united in the fight against terrorism."
The incident occurred at a moment when the Tunisian Parliament, located very close to the museum was discussing an anti-terror law.
It's not yet known who was behind the attack or what their motive was.
But, suspicions have naturally fallen on the extremist group that calls itself Islamic State.
Authorities estimate that about 3,000 Tunisians have joined fighters in Iraq and Syria in recent years.
Tunisia's Prime Minister said the attack was designed to destroy the nation's economy, as it is largely reliant on tourism.
The country has been seen by many as the only success story of the pro-democracy Arab Spring movement, but it has been struggling to make much economic progress.
The incident was immediately condemned by international leaders... with many calling it a "deplorable" and "cowardly attack".
Kwon
19 people were shot and killed.... 17 of the victims were foreign tourists.
No group has claimed responsibility yet... but there is suspicion that it might have been the Islamic State militant group.
Kwon Soa reports.
What was supposed to be an enjoyable visit to the museum ended in a bloodbath.
Tourists from Japan, Italy, France, Poland, Spain, and Colombia,... two Tunisians, and one police officer became victims...of the terror attack Wednesday at the popular...
...Bardo Museum in Tunisia's capital, Tunis.
More than 40 people were injured.
"It was a difficult experience. I love Tunisia. I come very often to Hammamet. I thank the soldiers for protecting us."
Authorities killed two gunmen, but are searching for at least two more.
The attackers were dressed in military uniforms and began shooting towards tourists getting out of buses and took hostages.
"It's a hard blow for Tunisia but we want all our friends to understand that terrorism can strike everywhere and at any place. So terrorism strikes, will strike again, but won't have any future. We have to be united in the fight against terrorism."
The incident occurred at a moment when the Tunisian Parliament, located very close to the museum was discussing an anti-terror law.
It's not yet known who was behind the attack or what their motive was.
But, suspicions have naturally fallen on the extremist group that calls itself Islamic State.
Authorities estimate that about 3,000 Tunisians have joined fighters in Iraq and Syria in recent years.
Tunisia's Prime Minister said the attack was designed to destroy the nation's economy, as it is largely reliant on tourism.
The country has been seen by many as the only success story of the pro-democracy Arab Spring movement, but it has been struggling to make much economic progress.
The incident was immediately condemned by international leaders... with many calling it a "deplorable" and "cowardly attack".
Kwon