Security official killed in clashes with militants in Tunisia

Security official killed in clashes with militants in Tunisia
The National Guard forces killed three militants in the gunfight that took place in the Kasserine province. (File/AFP)
Updated 03 September 2019
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Security official killed in clashes with militants in Tunisia

Security official killed in clashes with militants in Tunisia

A National Guard official was killed in clashes with militants on Monday in west-central Tunisia, local media reported.

The National Guard forces killed three militants in the gunfight, which took place in the Kasserine province, a security source told Tunisie Numerique.

The clashes occurred during a preventive operation conducted by a unit of the National Guard against the militant group in the region, who are believed to be affiliated to Daesh.