'Hostage situation' in Tunis as parliament, museum come under attack
Reports suggest the Tunisian Parliament has come under attack, with lawmakers saying gunfire can be heard at the scene. Local reporters tweet militants entered the Bardo Museum through the parliament, taking several tourists hostage.
Militants dressed as soldiers are attacking the Tunisia Assembly, local journalists say. The parliament is located in Bardo Palace, which is also home to a national museum. The gunfire erupted while the parliament was in session.
Several tourists have been taken hostage, according to Radio Mosaique FM. National TV reports fatalities during the counter-operation, however, this is yet to be confirmed by authorities.
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