Tunisia: Presidency of Republic Strongly Condemns Arson of 'Sidi Bou Said' Mausoleum and Promises to Restore It

Tunis — The Presidency of the Republic strongly condemned on the arson, late on Saturday evening, of Sidi Bou Said mausoleum, a national cultural and religious building, and promised to restore it.

The Presidency also urged security services to make the necessary efforts "to arrest the criminals" and give proof of vigilance to protect this mausoleum and all the other monuments.

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