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Five Islamist gunmen disguised as security officials killed three Tunisian policemen and a civilian after setting up a roadblock in Jendouba governorate near the Algerian border. The militants also wounded two policemen and a prison official, and stole identification papers, cash, weapons and a vehicle. A terrorist cell near Souk Ejjomaa village is suspected in the attack. Three of the attackers were said to be Tunisians and the other two were foreigners. Tunisian security forces have been battling Ansar al Sharia in the region.