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Three people including the nephew of the Berlin Christmas market attacker Anis Amri have been arrested in Tunisia.

Tunisia's Interior Ministry said Amri - who was shot dead on Friday - had sent his 18-year-old nephew Fedi money to join him in Europe.

Twelve people were killed and dozens more injured in the attack on Monday.

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Nephew of Berlin attacker arrested in Tunisia

Anis Amri (pictured) was shot dead on Friday. Credit: AP

The nephew of the Berlin Christmas market attacker Anis Amri has been arrested in Tunisia, officials said.

Tunisia's Interior Ministry said Amri - who was shot dead on Friday - had sent his 18-year-old nephew Fedi money to join him in Europe.

Two other people were also arrested.

It is unclear whether the suspects helped Amri flee Berlin.

The nephew was arrested in Amri's hometown of Oueslatia while the others were arrested in Tunis. All three were detained on Saturday.

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