Tunisia Army Targets Fighters Near Algeria -- Al Jazeera
Offensive launched after deaths of eight Tunisian soldiers prompted Algeria to reinforce border presence.
The Tunisian army has launched an offensive against a group of fighters near the Algerian border, where eight Tunisian soldiers were killed earlier this week by suspected "terrorists", AFP news agency says quoting a security source.
The source said the attack took place 16km from Kasserine, near Mount Chaambi, where the eight Tunisian troops were found on Monday with their throats cut after being ambushed by fighters.
"The fighting is in progress, the terrorist group is surrounded," the source, speaking on condition of anonymity, said on Friday.
"Either they give themselves up or they will be killed."
Mosaique FM radio and Nessma television said the clashes were centred near Bir Ouled Nasr Allah, while the authorities maintained their customary silence on military operations.
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