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4 security agents killed in armed confrontation in South of Tunisia

Xinhua, May 12, 2016 Adjust font size:

Four Tunisian national guard officers were killed on Thursday afternoon in the southern region of Tataouine in the south of Tunisia, reported the National Television station.

According to local media, several armed militants were killed as well, during a confrontation between them and security forces in the small village of Sommar.

The news have yet to be confirmed by official authorities. Endit