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condemned the attacks and vowed they would not go unpunished. He said that they gave a bad image to an "open and tolerant
Tunisia" and were aimed at obstructing the country's democratic process. Jomaa announced a crackdown on terrorism by strengthening of border control and all networks recruiting
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released a statement condemning the attack: "The United States strongly condemns last evening’s terrorist attack". "We extend our condolences to the families of the victims, and hope for the quick and full recovery of the wounded," the statement
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said that the attackers infiltrated the region from the borders with
Algeria and that the assailants included Tunisians, Algerians and "foreign mercenaries". One of them was killed and was identified as a Tunisian
285:, said: "We consider this attack to be criminal and treacherous. What is more dangerous than the act itself is its timing. Every time there is a political crisis, a similar incident occurs". On its
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in Egypt two days later, offering them his condolences and condemning "such cowardly terrorist acts". He also expressed his solidarity with Egypt and
Tunisia, as well as the families of the victims.
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Tunisia and causing the death of 15 soldiers and the injury of 20. Turkey will continue to be in solidarity with the friendly and brotherly people of Tunisia."
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The incident also drew condemnation by most of
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549:"14 Tunisian Soldiers Killed, 23 Wounded in Chaambi Attack"
597:"Missing Tunisia soldier found dead after jihadist attack"
521:"Tunisian soldiers killed in attack near Algerian border"
444:"At least 14 Tunisian troops killed in mountain ambushes"
650:"Tunisia putting squeeze on extremism following attacks"
499:"Militants kill 14 Tunisian soldiers in mountain ambush"
700:"Tunisia's Political Parties Respond to Chaambi Attack"
673:"NCA Debates Anti-Terror Law in Wake of Chaambi Attack"
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471:"Tunisians protest terrorism"
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