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Man dies after setting himself on fire in Tunisian capital

By IGIHE
On 25 January 2025 at 11:32

A tragic incident unfolded on Friday evening in the Lafayette area of Tunis, the capital of Tunisia, when a man set himself on fire and advanced toward a security officer, according to a statement by the Tunisian Interior Ministry.

As the man approached, another officer stepped in to protect his colleague by shooting him, the ministry reported. The targeted security officer suffered burns during the encounter and was transported to the hospital for medical care.

A bystander near the scene was also injured and hospitalized. The ministry stated that the bystander is now in stable condition.

Authorities identified the deceased man and revealed that he had a history of psychological disorders. However, no additional details about his background were disclosed.

The incident happened in Tunis, the capital of Tunisia

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