Protesters escort the body of assassinated Tunisian opposition politician Muhammad Brahmi in Tunis on July 25. Radio Free Europe
Al-Qaida Linked to Tunisia Assassination -- Voice of America
Tunisia is blaming al-Qaida-linked extremists for gunning down a leading opposition politician in broad daylight.
Interior Minister Loufti Ben Jeddou said Friday Mohamed Brahmi, with the secular Popular Front party, was killed with the same gun used to kill opposition leader Chokri Belaid in February. The interior minister also named the suspected gunman as Boubakr Hakim, a smuggler with jihadi sympathies.
Brahmi's assassination on Thursday has rocked Tunisia, sparking mass protests and a general strike.
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More News On The Assassination Of A Leading Opposition Leader In Tunisia
Tunisia Links Assassination to Qaeda Cell -- New York Times
Islamist Named as Suspect Following Tunisian Assassination -- Bloomberg Businessweek
Tunisia: Same al-Qaida-linked cell behind both assassinations, same weapon used -- Washington Post/AP
Tunisian media links Brahmi killing to regional woes -- BBC
Tunisian opposition leader killed; 2nd assassination this year hurts hopes for democracy -- Washington Post/AP
Same gun used in Tunisia assassinations: minister -- AFP
Islamists rally to defend Tunisian government after assassination -- Reuters
Tunisia Faces Protests After Opposition Figure Killed -- Radio Free Europe
General strike as Tunisia mourns slain opposition head -- Global Post/AFP
Confusion for British tourists bound for Tunisia as general strike grounds flights -- Daily Mail
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