Tunisia Museum Gunman Known to Intelligence Services
The attack was launched at the National Bardo Museum, a popular tourist attraction in the capital Tunis on Wednesday. Laabidi and Khachnaoui were killed when authorities swept in and freed the hostages. A manhunt is underway for two or three accomplices.
Tunisia’s President Beji Caid Essebsi on Thursday said the country is in a “war with terror.” In comments broadcast on national TV, he said: “These monstrous minorities do not frighten us. We will resist them until the deepest end without mercy. Democracy will win and it will survive.”
Two of the cruise ships whose passengers were among the victims sailed out of the port of Tunis early on Thursday. MSC Cruises said nine passengers from the Splendida were killed, 12 injured and six unaccounted-for, according to the AP. The Costa Fascinosa said 13 passengers had not returned on board when the ship left the port, the news agency reported.