September 2nd, 2013
10:17 AM ET

Prison break in Tunisia; at least 3 dozen at large

At least 49 inmates broke out of a prison in Tunisia on Sunday night, the country's state-run Tunis Afrique Presse reported.

Security forces have detained 13 of the escapees, according to the report, which cited a security source.

The incident occurred in Gabes, in the southeastern part of the North African country. It is the latest mass prison break in the turbulent Muslim world.

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soundoff (4 Responses)
  1. bobcat (in a hat)©

    If all the cars in the United States were placed end to end, it would probably be Labor Day Weekend.

    September 2, 2013 at 10:46 am | Report abuse |
  2. Drewe

    Why won't my comment post???

    September 2, 2013 at 11:20 am | Report abuse |
  3. Zandie

    Prison break? Sounds like Mexico.

    September 2, 2013 at 2:28 pm | Report abuse |
  4. banasy©

    (Crosses Tunisia of bucket list)

    September 2, 2013 at 8:38 pm | Report abuse |
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