TUNIS - A Tunisian court has sentenced seven jihadists to life in prison over attacks at a museum and on a beach in 2015 that killed 60 people, many of them tourists, prosecutors said Saturday. - 'Duty to IS' -Among those who were facing trial were six security personnel accused of failing to provide assistance to people in danger during the Sousse attack. One suspect questioned in court, Tunis labourer Mahmoud Kechouri, said he had helped plan the Bardo attack, including preparing mobile phones for Sandi, a neighbour and longtime friend. - 'Finally recognised victims' -Victims' family members in France and Belgium watched the Sousse attack hearing via a live video feed. As well as leaving many dead, the Bardo and Sousse attacks dealt a devastating blow to Tunisia's vital tourism sector -- although it has begun to recover.

Source: Bangkok Post February 09, 2019 05:37 UTC