Tunisian Parliament passes new anti-terrorism law.

(Baonghean.vn) - On Friday night/Saturday morning, July 25th, the Tunisian parliament passed a new law on "counter-terrorism" aimed at strengthening measures against the jihadist movement in the country.

Tunisians commemorate the victims of the March 2015 attack at the Bardo Museum. (AP)

After three days of debate, the draft laws were passed by parliament with 174 votes in favor, 10 abstentions, and no votes against. Despite its passage, the law faced considerable criticism from non-governmental organizations and some civil society groups in the country for allowing the use of the death penalty. It is known that Tunisia has suspended the death penalty since 1991.

The counter-terrorism document was issued amidst escalating threats of jihad in Tunisia, particularly following two shocking terrorist attacks targeting tourist sites worldwide. One attack in June in Sousse killed 38 foreign tourists, and the other in March at the Bardo Museum in Tunis killed 22 people, including 21 foreign tourists. These terrorist attacks once again highlighted weaknesses within Tunisia's own security forces.

Chu Thanh

(according to Le Monde)