Protests erupt in Tunisia to denounce the museum attacks
- 9 years ago
In the wake of the deadly museum siege in the Tunisian capital, many residents turned out in support of the police and against the attackers.
With banners reading ‘No to terrorism’ the demo sprung up soon after the standoff.
#Tunisia: Massive protests against the #BardoAttack taking place in downtown Tunis now | pic via noussa_tunisie pic.twitter.com/K4XP5ASnMG— Revolution News (NewsRevo) March 18, 2015
One of the tourists who was at the museum said, “It was a difficult experience,” but shed added, “I love Tunisia. I come very often to Hammamet. I thank the soldiers for protecting us.”
In France protests were held in Paris also denouncing terrorism.
France: Photos of a rally in support of victims in Tunisia’s #BardoAttack on place André Tardieu (via JFPellissier) pic.twitter.com/16TGuyTwz5— reported.ly (reportedly) March 18, 2015
Tunisia has battled to keep extremism at bay since the 2011 uprising. Until now attacks by Islamist militants have largely targeted members of the
With banners reading ‘No to terrorism’ the demo sprung up soon after the standoff.
#Tunisia: Massive protests against the #BardoAttack taking place in downtown Tunis now | pic via noussa_tunisie pic.twitter.com/K4XP5ASnMG— Revolution News (NewsRevo) March 18, 2015
One of the tourists who was at the museum said, “It was a difficult experience,” but shed added, “I love Tunisia. I come very often to Hammamet. I thank the soldiers for protecting us.”
In France protests were held in Paris also denouncing terrorism.
France: Photos of a rally in support of victims in Tunisia’s #BardoAttack on place André Tardieu (via JFPellissier) pic.twitter.com/16TGuyTwz5— reported.ly (reportedly) March 18, 2015
Tunisia has battled to keep extremism at bay since the 2011 uprising. Until now attacks by Islamist militants have largely targeted members of the