Terrorism
Morocco dismantles Salafia Jihadia cell
2009-07-01
Four Moroccans, including three with Spanish citizenship, are in custody for allegedly planning to commit terrorist acts.
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Bombs target Algerian troops in Khenchela
2009-06-30
Two bombs exploded on Monday (June 29th) in Khenchela province, killing one soldier and injuring four security officers, El Watan reported. The incid...
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Morocco arraigns Ceuta terror cell suspects
2009-06-30
Four suspected members of a Salafia Jihadia cell dismantled last week in the Spanish enclave of Ceuta were arraigned Monday (June 29th) in Sale, MAP...
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In message to Mauritanians, family of slain American speaks of forgiveness
2009-06-30
The family of the American aid worker shot dead last week outside his workplace in Nouakchott issued a statement Monday (June 29th) in which they for...
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Mauritanians condemn assassination of US citizen
2009-06-28
Mauritanians are voicing anger over last week's brazen daytime murder of an American NGO worker. Politicians and citizens decry the assassination of someone who was "trying to help young people".
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Morocco dismantles alleged terror cell in Ceuta
2009-06-28
Moroccan authorities arrested five suspected members of a Salafia Jihadia cell last week in the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, local and international pre...
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Mauritania suspects allegedly linked to American's murder
2009-06-26
Mauritanian officials arrested two young men Thursday (June 25th) in Nouakchott as part of their investigation into the murder of American aid worker...
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Arab security officials press for unified approach to fighting terrorism
2009-06-26
Fifteen Arab nations participated at a counter-terrorism conference this week in Tunisia. Delegates agreed that global co-operation is needed to fight a global crime.
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Algerians note al-Qaeda ignorance of their nation's history
2009-06-26
A recent video by al-Qaeda spokesman Abu Yahya al-Libi prompted many Algerian analysts to reject the terrorist group's manipulation of Algerian history.
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Al-Qaeda claim killing of American NGO worker in Mauritania
2009-06-25
In an audio statement aired Thursday (June 25th) on Qatari satellite TV channel Aljazeera, al-Qaeda of the Islamic Maghreb claimed responsibility for...
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Libyan PM target of foiled murder plot
2009-06-25
Three Lebanese nationals, a Libyan and a Palestinian were charged Wednesday (June 24th) in Lebanon for trying to send a mail bomb on June 12th to Lib...
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Slain American NGO worker helped Mauritanian women
2009-06-24
Mauritanian authorities identified the American shot and killed by two young assailants during a botched kidnapping Tuesday (June 23rd) in Nouakchott...
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Algerian troops kill 11 terrorists linked to gendarme murders
2009-06-24
Algerian troops killed 11 of the estimated 60 terrorists believed to be responsible for last week's deadly al-Qaeda ambush of Algerian gendarmes in B...
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American teacher shot dead in Nouakchott
2009-06-23
The American director of a computer and English language school in El Ksar was shot and killed Tuesday (June 22nd) in Nouakchott by two young gunmen...
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Terrorists kill 5 Algerian local guards
2009-06-23
Terrorists killed five Algerian municipal guards and kidnapped two others Monday (June 22nd) near Chachar, Khenchela province, L'Expression reported....
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Moroccan association fights extremism, violence
2009-06-23
The president of NGO Bayt Al Hikma speaks to Magharebia about her group's mission and the most important issues facing Moroccan society.
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Algeria deploys 10,000 soldiers to find gendarmes' killers
2009-06-22
Algerian troops arrested several suspected terrorists and seized a large quantity of bulletproof vests, automatic guns and vehicles near Bordj Bou Ar...
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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 claime...
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Algerian FIS party leader's son arrested in India
2009-06-21
Indian security services arrested the son of the founder of Algeria's dissolved Islamic Salvation Front (FIS), Abbasi Madani, for alleged involvement...
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EU Commissioner condemns attack on Algeria gendarmes
2009-06-19
European Commissioner for External Relations and European Neighbourhood Policy Benita Ferrero Waldner on Thursday (June 18th) strongly condemned the...
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Al-Qaeda's Swiss hostage reportedly still alive in Mali
2009-06-19
The Swiss hostage held by al-Qaeda Organisation in the Islamic Maghreb is still alive, AFP quoted a Malian negotiator as saying on Thursday (June 18t...
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African leaders work on unified plan to fighting terrorism, crime
2009-06-18
Security experts from 53 African countries are meeting in Algiers to develop a continent-wide approach to fighting terrorism, organised crime and human trafficking.
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Terrorist ambush kills 24 Algerian gendarmes
2009-06-18
At least 24 Algerian gendarmes are dead following a terrorist ambush Wednesday (June 17th) near Bordj Bou Arreridj (250 km east of Algiers), local an...
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Malian army targets al-Qaeda
2009-06-18
In a statement issued on Wednesday (June 17th), the Malian Defence Ministry said a major counter-terrorism operation began June 10th in the "Sahel-Sa...
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Morocco increases sentence for Casablanca bomber
2009-06-18
A Moroccan appellate court increased the prison sentences for six terrorists convicted of involvement in the deadly 2003 Casablanca bomb attacks, MAP...
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