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14 Oct 2019 | 11:54 AM UTC

Tunisia: French national stabbed in Bizerte October 14

Stabbing incident leaves a French national killed in Zarzouna (Bizerte) October 14; heightened security expected

Warning

Event

Local media reports indicate that a French national was killed in a stabbing incident in Zarzouna (Bizerte) on the morning (local time) of Monday, October 14. The assailant reportedly fled the scene after injuring a soldier.

A heightened security presence is expected in the affected area. Details are emerging. 

Advice

Individuals in Bizerte are advised to monitor developments to the situation, avoid the area, anticipate localized disruptions and a heightened security presence in the vicinity of the incident, and adhere to instructions issued by local authorities.