Tunisian authorities announced on Saturday the arrest of 6 “radical elements” wanted by security and judicial authorities, suspected of “belonging to a terrorist organization.”
Tunisian media outlets, citing the General Directorate of the National Guard, reported that “intelligence units in the regions of the National Guard in Ghar El Melh, Tabarka, Matr, Sbeitla, and Grombalia, in collaboration with counterterrorism units in the governorates of Jendouba, Bizerte, Kasserine, and Nabeul, succeeded in apprehending 6 radical elements.”
It was further explained that “the 6 individuals were wanted by security units and various judicial bodies for their affiliation with a terrorist organization, and they have been sentenced to imprisonment ranging from 2 to 8 years.”
Authorities affirmed that necessary legal measures have been taken against them.
Several terrorist incidents have occurred in urban and rural areas of Tunisia. These include attacks targeting government personnel, especially members of the security forces, and have been claimed by groups pledging allegiance to the Islamic State. However, the connections to the global terrorist network are often limited, with operational skills of the cells being self-taught and prone to failure.
Despite challenges, Tunisia has shown consistent security force readiness and improvements in crisis response, coordination, and investigation.
These efforts reflect Tunisia’s commitment to combating terrorism within its borders and the broader region, underlining the importance of international cooperation and comprehensive security strategies in addressing the threats posed by terrorism and extremism.
