Algerian security forces post pictures, names of terror suspects
2008-01-22
To encourage citizens' help with counter-terrorism efforts, Algerian authorities published the names, photos and known aliases of more than 120 suspected terrorists and set up a toll-free hotline. Some Algerians fear, however, that the risk of reprisals will keep people from taking action.
By Said Jameh for Magharebia in Algiers – 22/01/08
 [Getty Images] Algerian Interior Minister Noureddine Yazid Zerhouni said that one of the pillars of the country's new strategy for combating suicide operations is the enhancement of intelligence work. Security forces have recently published the names, photos and known aliases of more than 120 suspected terrorists. |
As part of a renewed effort to enlist citizens' help in tracking down suspected terrorists and preventing possible suicide attacks, security authorities have begun posting pictures of terrorists in public places. The policy was initiated in early January after police learned that some beneficiaries of the law on national reconciliation have re-joined al-Qaeda Organisation in the Islamic Maghreb and that the terror group was attracting new elements.
Security authorities released the names and aliases of more than 120 terrorists, dubbing them "dangerous individuals threatening public security".
The suspects' pictures were posted in public places and at security facilities in several provinces, including Muaskar and Tlemcen in west Algeria; Jijel and Tizi Ouzou in the east; and Djelfa in the south-western region. The ages of the suspected terrorists range from 20 to 40 years.
Algeria state-run television and radio stations also started to broadcast calls immediately before the main news bulletins urging viewers and listeners to report the "remnants of terrorists for your own security and safety". Citizens can call a newly-established toll-free hotline – 1590 – to report any suspicious activity.
Algerian Interior Minister Noureddine Yazid Zerhouni said that one of the pillars of the new strategy for combating suicide operations is the enhancement of intelligence work and the compilation of all information on terrorist elements.
Security forces specialized in investigating armed group's activities prepared new security lists with names of elements who have re-joined al-Qaeda Organisation in the Islamic Maghreb, Al Khabar reported. The lists of suspects were based on statements from repentant terrorists, who claimed that after the law on national reconciliation, some of those linked to terrorism had returned to armed action.
Advertising agency owner Salah told Magharebia that this is not the first time the authorities have resorted to publishing terrorists' pictures. He doubted citizens would respond to the law officers' calls to report terrorists because they "don't have confidence in the security authorities on the one hand, and because they fear the oppression from the terrorists on the other."
Mourad, an information technology engineer from Jijel province, told Magharebia that the posted pictures were an inevitable move "although it came late". He suggested creating a website for posting the terrorists' pictures. He added that the security authorities must adopt the financial rewards system used in some western countries in order to encourage citizens to take part in countering these elements.
Operations aimed at dismantling terrorist cells continue across Algeria. In El Oued province on the border with Tunisia last week, security authorities disrupted a terror support cell consisting of 14 persons, including two women.
Security authorities have also established barriers at city entrances and imposed constant surveillance on trucks and covered delivery vehicles.
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MORAD Posted 2008-01-23
Hi. We hope that you will expand the site more.
karim djelfa Posted 2008-01-23
It is first necessary to publish the photos of the generals and their collaborators; they represent the origin of this evil, stealing the money of the Algerian people, who are being killed by this expensive maliciousness, and pushing us into misery.
ammar_12 Posted 2008-01-23
Yes, no to terrorism!
عبد السلام البقالي Posted 2008-01-23
Publish the pictures of Algerian generals at the top of the terrorists. It is they who kill and recruit mercenary killers, they’re responsible for blood baths during the black decade and gloomy decade which we experience now… The generals, who have amassed wealth and are still from the treasury of the nation and its taxes, are vampires. It’s enough that they have shared out the resources of the country, there are sea generals, land generals, petrol generals, defective weapon deals’ generals, imports’ generals, exports’ generals; the president Bouteflika is just a doll or toy (marionette) in the hands of generals. The hospitable Algerian people patient under pressure, oppression and humiliation… These are the real terrorists.
wahiba Posted 2008-01-25
We hope that the Arab Maghreb Union will be united as soon as possible because we need so much our unity and understanding.
سمير Posted 2008-01-27
Yes to terrorism. What is terrorism, the Algerian state is terrorism. We are a nation which eats the waste of the oppressing government… God is the greatest and victory is coming soon inchallah… Your brother Samir from Batna… Batna the town of martyrs.
جعوطي محمد شريف Posted 2008-01-28
In the name of God most gracious most merciful. Peace and prayer upon the most honourable Prophet, my master and your master Mohammed, peace and prayer be on Him and all the guided Imams, his family, companions and all his followers. Salam alaikoum. Peace in Algeria means peace in the Great Arab Maghreb as well as all of North Africa, as it will have positive consequences and certain investment from Algeria in the region and also helping our brothers in Niger and Somalia for example. Moreover, Algeria has adopted a double strategy known by everyone, it’s fighting terrorism firmly and distinctly, opening the doors of dialog, offering to a chance to disobedient Muslims, who disrespect the Godly rules, by not authorizing killing a Muslim by a Muslim. What was stated in the declaration of Mecca about the events in Iraq applies to all parts of the Islamic world including our dear region, the region of the Great Arab Maghreb, North Africa and Sudan. So a thousand thanks to the Organization of Islamic Conference. Let me express my gratitude, greetings and thanks to the student of El Mahdi El Marsi El Khader peace on hip, Ismail El Amari himself, believe it or not, he’s the general Smail junior Ali Ben Gada, El Mehdi El Ouadi, who deserves a prize like Nobel Prize. Some of his features are firmness, love for peace and relentless fight of terrorism. He has also contributed to my protection sometime and my response was in the same, and this is from the bounty of God. Signed Al Mahdi Al Mountadar, Jesus Al Mahdi. Ilyas from Algeria.
جعوطي محمد شريف Posted 2008-01-31
In the paragraph I wrote Mehdi El Mensi instead of Mehdi El Mersi in the same page. Dear reader, sorry for this typo.
amira Posted 2008-02-09
I am looking for photographs related to Algerian terrorism.
massinissa le Chaoui Posted 2008-03-12
We Algerians are fighting in force against this Islamic terrorist mentality, which has made thousands into its victims and hundreds of thousands into orphans. Zero tolerance towards this trend has been applied to the “T” in order to eradicate this cancer, which is both effecting the Algerian people and being supported by external entities in order to serve their interests. The fight will be long, but it is inevitable. And, to those who criticise Algeria and the Algerians, we tell them, “Mind your own business; Algeria is for Algerians!” This dirty, savage, backward, terrorists will be fought relentlessly: there is no place for *integrationists* and intolerance in Algeria. Long live the Algerian people! Lone live freedom and tolerance! And, down with terrorism and obscurantist fanaticism!
nourrddine Posted 2008-03-17
Unfortunately, I, a former reserve soldier, never gained anything from this opportunity. But, long live the security forces and long live Algeria.
terki Posted 2008-04-03
My respects to the ANP and most notably the special forces in Biskra, for their courage and sacrifices. No, sir, do not accuse our generals. Many of them gave up their positions in order not to insult the blood of the thousands of patriots when we were made to forget about this with the National Reconciliation and which has nothing national about it. Long live Algeria, without its barbarian hordes!
مراد Posted 2008-06-01
Long live the special forces and stop offending the popular national army, you agents.
محمد Posted 2008-06-10
I am looking for the pictures of the terrorists of Algeria.
Look close Posted 2008-06-14
This bespectacled fool looks thinks he is a fox; unfortunately he is treading the line of his Western pay masters.
سفيان Posted 2008-06-16
God guides whom He wants. Why are the Arab states not united like the European Union, the United States of America and the former Soviet Union?
بجوري مالك Posted 2008-06-19
We hope that peace and security will prevail in Algeria as one hand.
Anonymous Posted 2008-07-03
Be harsh because civilization isn't eternal.
كريم يونس Posted 2008-07-13
The Arab people are Muslim and Arab. Those who say that they have ignored their origins or died, are lying. Long live Algeria free and independent. Triumph and eternity to our faithful martyrs. No to terrorism the coward which has no personality. Long live the protectors of the nation, the gendarmerie, the police and the army. We don't want your religion or your terrorism. Islam disowns you traitors and cowards. If you want pardon, God is Forgiving and Merciful. But if you want violence, all of Algeria is an iron fist. Go, you have no place among us. Ask history because you have gone astray. Go ahead Algerian people.
sami Posted 2008-08-06
I am in favour of the death of the people’s reprehensible poverty. Take, for example, the emir of Bordj el Bahri, Nasser Ben Chabi: everybody know that he is a thief and a big mafioso lording over the state’s land and the people of Borj el Bahri. In my opinion, he is a terrorist. And, there are a lot more like him. So, what did Zerhouni do for this emir? He sent him to do an internship so that he could drink even more of our blood. And, I would like to tell Zerhouni that he needs to do an investigation on this emir in order to find out the truth about why young people like me are thinking about a jihad against this country’s vampires.
walid Posted 2008-09-17
My name is Walid. I would like to know where the terrorists come from.
fouad Posted 19 days ago
If we analyse the events well, then we will notice that the government was the first one to start terrorism in Algeria in 1990. The latter is a closed off clan that created terrorist to benefit the entirety of Algeria’s treasury. Along with land and such, their accounts have billions in them. There you have it: to sum it up, they are the Algerian mafia. The truth is that a lot of things have changed with the arrival of Mr Bouteflika, and, God willing, may God help and guide him. It is difficult for a single man to fight all of this garbage.
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