Tunisia condemns 'cowardly' attack in Nice

Tunisia on Friday morning condemned the "cowardly attack" that killed at least 84 people in Nice on Thursday.

President Beiji Caid Essebsi called for "solidarity" in a statement, and expressed "condolences to France and its people".

"Tunisia reiterates its full support for France in its efforts to fight against the scourge of terrorism," he added.

The chief suspect in the attack, named by local media as Mohammed Lahouaiej Bouhlel, is thought to have been born in Tunisia, and was a resident of Nice.

Tunisia's ambassador in France, Mohammed Ali Chihi, said on Friday that the nationality of the victims had not yet been confirmed, and he could not be sure whether any Tunisians were among them.

The French-Tunisian suspect was shot dead by two members of the French special forces after he opened fire on them, police have said.