By Roy Lie A Tjam.
What was to be a joyous celebration of Tunisian national pride in The Hague turned into a bittersweet commemoration as a terrorist attack hit the prestigious Bardo Museum in Tunis, the capital of Tunisia, on Wednesday March 18. Over twenty individuals, many of them tourists, lost their lives amidst the carnage. Never before has Tunisia experienced such a brutal attack on its own soil.
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The following day, an extensive number of Ambassadors, judges and senior civil servants attended the National Day event and gave their solidarity and support to H.E. Karim Ben Becher, Ambassador for Tunisia. The Tunisian Ambassador is a distinguished member of the Diplomatic Corps in the Netherlands; a man known for his fidelity and friendliness.
In his welcome remarks, Ambassador Karim Ben Becher, thanked all those who have sent messages of encouragement and solidarity. Furthermore, he explained his country’s determination to continue on the road it has embarked upon since the Jasmine Revolution several years ago-the road of full democracy.
Tunisia will not be deterred by a terrorist attack and remains adamant that the security of its people and of visitors will be guaranteed. The Tunisian-born former Mayor of Paris, Mr. Bertrand Delanoe, declared that the attacks in Paris, Copenhagen and Tunis are attacks against human dignity. The Bardo museum is expected to reopen next Tuesday.
