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March 8, 2016

Tunisia: 54 Killed in "Unprecedented" Attack Near Libyan Border
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In Tunisia, more than 50 people have been killed in a militant attack,
sparking fears the violence engulfing neighboring Libya is now spreading
across the border. Dozens of attackers descended on a Tunisian town,
attacking police and military stations. Tunisian President Beji Caid
Essebsi called the attack "unprecedented" and blamed it on ISIL.
Officials said at least 54 people were killed, including militants,
security forces and civilians.
Topics:Tunisia Libya

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