The Arab Maghreb Union (AMU) general secretariat condemned on Wednesday the terrorist attacks that targeted security posts in the Tunisian town of Ben Gardane near Libya's borders.

In a statement, the secretariat said the perpetrators of the crime sought to destabilize Tunisia, its security and freedom.

The secretariat expressed solidarity with the Tunisian government and people and backed the country's efforts to combat terrorism and extremism.

Scores of people and militants were killed when suspected Daesh terrorists stormed the town on Monday and attacked the facilities.

Tunisian Prime Minister Habib Essid accused Daesh of attempting to carve out a stronghold on the border.

"This is an unprecedented attack, planned and organized. Its goal was probably to take control of this area and to announce a new emirate," Tunisian President Beji Caid Essebsi said.

The death toll includes 36 attackers, seven civilians and 12 members of Tunisia's security forces, Essid said

Source: MENA