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Hollande expresses solidarity with Tunisia

The French President spoke with his Tunisian counterpart Beji Caid Essebsi following the terror attack in Tunis in which at least eight people were killed.

A large number of security forces were deployed in Tunis following a terror attck on Wednesday
A large number of security forces were deployed in Tunis following a terror attck on Wednesday AFP PHOTO / FETHI BELAID
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According to a source close to Hollande’s office, in the brief call with Essebsi, Hollande expressed “the solidarity of France with the Tunisian people in this very grave moment.”

Meanwhile, French Prime Minister Manuel Valls said on Wednesday that hostages had been taken in a terrorist attack on a museum in the Tunisian capital in which at least seven foreigners were killed.

"I condemn this terrorist attack in the strongest terms. There has been a hostage-taking, without doubt tourists have been affected, killed," Valls said in Brussels after talks with European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker.

"This attack cruelly illustrates the threat that we are all confronted with in Europe, in the Mediterranean, around the world. France, Tunisia and Europe will act together to fight terrorism," Valls added.

Tunisian officials said at least seven foreigners and a Tunisian were killed in the brazen daytime attack on the Bardo Museum, adding that the “majority” of tourists were evacuated but refusing to confirm reports that hostages were taken.

France has taken a strong stance on terror-related issues since January's deadly Paris attacks on the Charlie Hebdo satirical magazine, a Jewish supermarket and a policewoman.
 

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