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Man sets himself on fire in Tunisian capital

Jan 25, 2025

Tunis [Tunisia], January 25: A man set himself on fire on Friday evening in the Lafayette area of Tunis, the capital of Tunisia, and approached a security officer, according to a statement from the Tunisian Interior Ministry.
A second officer intervened to protect his colleague and shot the man, the ministry reported, adding the targeted security officer sustained burns and was taken to the hospital for treatment.
"The incident also injured a bystander near the scene, who was hospitalized and is now in stable condition," read the statement.
The ministry has confirmed the identity of the deceased, noting he had a history of psychological disorders, though no further details were provided.
Source: Xinhua News Agency

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