Independence Day in Tunisia: "We are not afraid of terrorists"


Thousands of Tunisians rallied on Friday on Bourguiba Avenue in Tunis. The country celebrated Friday the 59th anniversary of its independence. A party with a bitter taste, two days after the attack against tourists in the Bardo Museum. An attack claimed by the jihadists of the Islamic state.


The population has clearly wanted to show his will to resist terrorist threats.

Among the protesters, the actress Ines Lahfidhi.

"We are not afraid, she assured. We are ready to stand up, men and women together. The jihadists will get nowhere because Tunisia is a country of freedom and democracy. Not afraid to Daesh we did and groups like that. "


The head of state Beji Caid Essebsi participated in official ceremonies, emphasizing the need to fight against terrorism, in a spirit of national unity.


The , reiterated the solidarity of France. Three French nationals were among the 21 dead in attack.


Tunisian authorities said the two attackers had trained in Libya and currently, 9 people were arrested. They are suspected of complicity with terrorists.






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