Germany and Italy deport suspected terrorists to Tunisia News
Germany and Italy deport suspected terrorists to Tunisia

German Interior Minister Thomas de Maiziere confirmed on Sunday that a Tunisian man responsible for a deadly museum attack in Tunisia in 2015 will be deported. Maiziere said, “I can confirm that the talks between us and the Tunisian side have been successful…and I expect that he will soon be deported.” In addition to the 2015 museum attack, the man is also suspected of having connections with the Islamic State (IS) in Germany. The Italian interior ministry also announced [DW reports] on Sunday that a man allegedly linked to the Berlin market attacker Anis Amri was expelled.

The Tunisian authorities arrested three people [JURIST report] for the December 2016 attack on a Berlin Christmas Market for which the Islamic State claimed responsibility. More than eleven people were killed in the attack, and dozens more were injured. The attack is reminiscent of an attack in Nice, France that occurred earlier this year in July. In July, at least 84 citizens were killed during the Bastille Day celebrations, for which five men suspected of having ties to Tunisian Lahouaiej-Bouhlel were arrested [JURIST report].

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38 Santee Sioux hanged by US for rebellion

On December 26, 1862, 38 Santee Sioux men were hanged in a mass execution for their roles in a rebellion against US authorities in Minnesota which left hundreds dead and made refugees of some 40,000 white settlers. Government annuities promised under a treaty with the Sioux had failed to arrive on schedule and credit for purchases was not advanced in the meantime, threatening the tribe with starvation. The Santee Sioux Tribe's members were deported first to South Dakota and ultimately to Nebraska, where they remain today. Learn more about the 1862 Minnesota Sioux Rebellion.

Louis XVI put on trial during French Revolution

On December 26, 1792, Romain de Sèze, a defense attorney for deposed King Louis XVI, presented a defense of his client. The former King was on trial before a French Revolutionary court on thirty-three charges, including treason and other crimes against the state. He was convicted on January 15, 1793 executed by guillotine on the following January 21.