Zine El Abidine Ben Ali

Tunisia fears return of jihadists from foreign battlefields

Fears are mounting in Tunisia that the return of jihadists from foreign battlefields could destabilise a country already reeling from a wave of attacks since its 2011 revolution.

Dec 27, 2016, 17:07 PM IST

Tunisia`s president backs national unity government

The economy has also been hit by several jihadists attacks, including one in June when 38 tourists were killed when gunmen stormed a beach resort.

Jun 03, 2016, 10:43 AM IST

Tunisia says dozens of jihadists arrested in latest raids

In a deadly confrontation that erupted during one of the raids in the Tataouine governorate, four policemen were killed when a militant detonated his explosives belt after a firefight erupted.

May 13, 2016, 06:06 AM IST

4 police, 2 jihadists killed in Tunisia raids: Ministry

Sixteen others were arrested during the operation in Ariana province just outside Tunis, and Kalashnikov assault rifles, pistols and ammunition seized.

May 12, 2016, 01:03 AM IST

Tunisia names three suspects wanted over bus bombing

Tunisia has identified three suspects wanted over Tuesday`s suicide bombing that killed 12 presidential guards and is offering a financial reward for information leading to their arrest.

Nov 28, 2015, 17:10 PM IST

Bomb attack on Tunisia presidential guard bus kills 12

The bombing, which has still not been claimed, took place as this year's 26th Carthage Film Festival was in full swing.

Nov 25, 2015, 04:28 AM IST

Bomb attack on Tunisia presidential guard bus kills 14

A bomb exploded on a bus transporting Tunisia's presidential guard in central Tunis on Tuesday killed at least 14 people and wounding 11, the Interior Ministry said.

Nov 24, 2015, 23:40 PM IST