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A Tunisian soldier has been shot dead after opening fire on other troops at a military base in Tunis, according to the country's defence ministry.A Tunisian soldier has been shot dead after opening fire on other troops at a military base in Tunis, according to the country's defence ministry.
Ministry spokesman Belhassen Oueslati told the AP news agency that some of the troops had been wounded but he did not say if any of them had been killed. A hospital spokesman said three other soldiers were killed and 15 wounded.
He said the situation at the Bouchoucha barracks was now under control. Defence ministry spokesman Belhassen Oueslati said the situation at the Bouchoucha barracks was brought under control by mid-morning.
Tunisian security forces have been on alert since Islamist gunmen attacked a museum in March, killing 21 tourists.Tunisian security forces have been on alert since Islamist gunmen attacked a museum in March, killing 21 tourists.
The shooting at the barracks, which is close to the Bardo Museum and the parliament building, prompted the evacuation of a nearby school.The shooting at the barracks, which is close to the Bardo Museum and the parliament building, prompted the evacuation of a nearby school.
Interior Ministry spokesman Mohamed Ali Aroui said it was not immediately clear what motivated the soldier, but added that the incident was not being viewed as a terrorist attack.Interior Ministry spokesman Mohamed Ali Aroui said it was not immediately clear what motivated the soldier, but added that the incident was not being viewed as a terrorist attack.
Speaking on national radio, he said there was no gunfire outside the barracks.Speaking on national radio, he said there was no gunfire outside the barracks.
Officials said eight soldiers had been injured in the attack and some had been taken to a military hospital.
Reuters news agency said one of the soldiers - a colonel - had died but this has not been confirmed.