Tunisians Fear Protests Scared Away Tourists

by Eleanor Beardsley, NPR

Tunisian authorities have condemned the attacks on the American embassy and an American school. Many people were surprised that Tunisia was involved in the violence following a film mocking the prophet Mohammed which was made in the United States. Critics say the violence is a wake-up call for the Tunisian government.

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• Morning Edition, September 18, 2012