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Terrorized Tunisia

The recent terrorist attack in Berlin, carried out by a Tunisian national, has fueled fears of further carnage in Europe. But the attack has also intensified fears in Tunisia, not just of terror, but also of the loss of EU support for a fledgling democracy that badly needs outside help.

TUNIS – The recent terror attack on Berlin’s Christmas market – which killed 12 and injured more than 50 – cast a pall over this year’s holiday celebrations across Europe. Viewed from Tunis, where I happened to be during the fallout, the attack has also had a major, albeit different, impact. Tunisia, after all, is the home country of Anis Amri, the alleged perpetrator.

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