Al-Qaeda claims killings of Algerian gendarmes
2009-06-21
In an internet statement, al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb claimed responsibility for last week's terrorist ambush near Bordj Bou Arreridj that claimed the lives of 24 Algerian gendarmes, Tout sur l'Algerie reported on Saturday (June 20th).
In related news, several gendarmes killed in the attack were buried Friday evening in Khenchla, Batna, Ettaref, Guelma, Skikda, Jijel and Souk Ahras. Local press reported a heavy turnout by civilians wanting to express their support. Among the victims interred was a young man whose family had discouraged him from enlisting. According to Echorouk, he told his father that his "dream was to become a gendarme".
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SIMO Posted 2009-06-22
The only solution to eradicate terrorism is to coordinate the efforts of all of the countries in the region. Why not revive the great "uniting" project between the countries of the Maghreb in the Arab Maghreb Union??? In order to do so, there is also only one solution: move beyond the fake problems and the politicking politics. For example, let us put an end to the false problem with the Western Sahara. The solution is for this Moroccan province to have a large autonomy, saving the face of the Algerian and Moroccan leaders and permitting them to devote their energy to the great danger threatening the region: Islamists terrorism. It is the fanatical destructor of everything - no exceptions! The clock is ticking and the danger is increasing, worsening and becoming more poignant. It is not too late to save the day.
SIMO Posted 2009-06-22
Al Qaeda's terrorist still have some beautiful days ahead if the political leaders of the Great Maghreb do not stop only seeing their own personal interests and do not make a larger political, economic and social union out of all of the countries of the region. To start with, they need to forget about all of the separatist movements (for example: the Polisario). The future of the Maghreb will necessarily come through the creation of a great Maghreb space, like that of the United Arab Maghreb or otherwise. We do not have a choice... Rather, we do not have any other choice but to seriously unite without any little political scheming. If not, we will disappear. This is our only guarantee to defeat al-Qaeda and all the other separatists and obscurantist movements that constitute a real danger to our common and individual future.
Farid Posted 2009-06-24
It is desirable to have closer co-operation between the countries of the Maghreb in the fight against terrorism, but it is necessary, and this is imperative, to leave the borders closed just like they are between the United States and Mexico. Keep more surveillance on the borders with helicopters in order to put an end to smuggling, reinforce co-operation across the board. The United States, Mexico and Canada started ALENA, the largest zone of free exchange in the world while all keeping their borders close. So, let us do like them. We are not obliged to open our borders. Everyone should stay in their own place and we will feel better. If the borders are opened to everyone, Algeria will come out the big loser. Our neighbours - excluding the Libyans - are not big travellers. For example, more than a million Algerians visited Tunisia in 2009, but not even 100 thousand came the opposite direction. Every country sees its own interest. I send a brotherly salute to everyone. Stay strong, team Magharebia! You allow everyone to express their opinions.
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