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Moslem Gang Sacks Jewish-owned Stores in Tunis

October 20, 1955
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A gang of some 50 Moslem youths invaded Sidi Mardoum, a Jewish quarter of this city, today and beat up a number of Jews on the streets. They also raided and sacked a cafe and several shops. No one was seriously injured, but the gang made off with considerable loot.

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