Al-Qaeda
Wanted Mauritanian terrorist caught in Niger
2009-10-27
Security services in Niger earlier this month arrested a high-profile Mauritanian terror suspect, Journal Tahalil quoted security services as saying...
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Algerian forces kill al-Qaeda communications chief
2009-10-19
An al-Qaeda terrorist sought since 1995 died October 7th while attempting to flee Algerian security forces in El Bayadh, El Khabar and other local me...
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Al-Qaeda admits to intentional killing of Algerian citizens
2009-10-06
In a statement posted last week-end by Al Fajr Media Centre, al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb leader Abdelmalek Droukdel for the first time admitted t...
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Dozens of Algerian terrorists set to surrender
2009-09-30
Algerian authorities are in negotiations with dozens of terrorists willing to surrender and benefit from National Reconciliation, Algiers attorney Me...
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Mauritania arrests seven al-Qaeda suspects near Lemgheity
2009-09-28
The Mauritanian army arrested seven armed al-Qaeda suspects near Lemgheity, some 1,000km northeast of Nouakchott, Journal Tahalil reported on Sunday...
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Morocco dismantles alleged al-Qaeda cell; 24 arrested in national sweep
2009-09-24
Moroccan authorities dismantled a terrorist network that allegedly recruited 20 suicide bombers and guerrilla fighters for al-Qaeda in Iraq, Somalia...
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Al-Qaeda's Droukdel seeks religious support for terrorism
2009-09-24
A recent online appeal for religious justification by AQIM leader Abdelmalek Droukdel may signal a growing despair within the jihadist group.
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Al-Qaeda leader Droukdel seeks religious opinion on terrorist activities
2009-09-23
Al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb leader Abdelmalek Droukdel posted a letter on a renowned mufti's website seeking a fatwa to clarify "some religious i...
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Algeria to try 5 Moroccans for alleged al-Qaeda links
2009-05-25
Five Moroccans face trial in Algeria next month for allegedly trying to join al-Qaeda, El Khabar reported on Monday (May 25th). Algerian authorities...
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Ransoms replace robberies for al-Qaeda financing, Algerian report finds
2009-05-22
Kidnapping businessmen for ransom has replaced robbing post offices and commercial centres as the main source of al-Qaeda financing in Algeria, El Kh...
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Al-Qaeda claims responsibility for latest Algeria terrorist attacks
2009-03-29
In a statement appearing on Islamist websites on Saturday (March 28th), al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb claimed responsibility for several deadly att...
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Mali arrests main suspect in tourist kidnappings
2009-03-25
The principal suspect in the kidnapping of four European tourists last December is in the custody of Malian authorities, following his arrest Tuesday...
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Western Algeria car crash uncovers 116 smuggled mines
2009-03-24
Algeria's National Gendarmerie thwarted an attempt to smuggle 116 anti-personnel mines Monday (March 23rd) in Tlemcen, Echorouk reported. After respo...
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Al-Qaeda brigade leader, five civilians killed in Algeria
2009-03-16
Algerian Army troops killed an al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb brigade leader Friday (March 13th) between Boumerdes and Tizi Ouzou, local and interna...
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Maghreb reacts to latest book by al-Qaeda mastermind Dr. Fadl
2009-03-13
In his latest book, jailed al-Qaeda leader Dr. Fadl furthers his war of words with Ayman al-Zawhiri. Experts in the Maghreb fear the message may not resonate with today's youth.
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North African al-Qaeda claims tourist, diplomat kidnappings
2009-02-18
In an audio recording broadcast by Qatari satellite TV channel Aljazeera on Tuesday (February 17th), al-Qaeda Organisation in the Islamic Maghreb cla...
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Mauritania sentences 5 al-Qaeda terrorists, including woman
2008-11-24
Five terrorists convicted of belonging to al-Qaeda Organisation in the Islamic Maghreb were sentenced to prison by a Mauritanian court on Sunday (Nov...
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Al-Qaeda regional chief reportedly killed by Algerian Army
2008-11-11
Algerian officials identified one of the terrorists killed Sunday during Army operations in the El Asfour mountains as a top commander of al-Qaeda Or...
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Al-Qaeda fires top leader for rejecting Algeria suicide attacks
2008-10-08
Al-Qaeda Organisation in the Islamic Maghreb fired one of its top leaders for refusing to launch suicide attacks in Algeria, Algerian newspaper Ennah...
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France tries 9 on terror charges, including alleged Algerian ringleader
2008-10-08
The trial of nine suspected terrorists accused of plotting bombings in the Paris metro, Orly airport and against the French Intelligence Agency (DST)...
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Al-Qaeda's Droukdel makes new bid to defend killing of civilians
2008-09-24
Al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb leader Abdelmalek Droukdel issued a new audio message in which he attempts to explain the massive losses of civilian life caused by his group's attacks.
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New al-Qaeda statement claims Algeria attacks, threatens government facilities
2008-09-02
In a statement posted on Islamist websites on Monday (September 1st), Al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb released details about recent terror attacks in...
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Twin bombings kill 11; former militant asks al-Qaeda to stop shedding Algerian blood
2008-08-20
Twin explosions in Bouira on Wednesday left eleven dead after another day of deadly terrorist attacks in Algeria. The bombings prompted former GSPC leader Hassan Hattab to call for an end to the bloodshed.
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Suicide attack leaves dozens dead at Algerian police academy
2008-08-19
A suicide bombing on Tuesday killed dozens of young military recruits. Some observers noted similarities to al Qaeda operations in Iraq.
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Mali conflict, al-Qaeda discord reportedly delay Austrian hostages' release
2008-08-15
Negotiations to secure the release of kidnapped Austrian couple Andrea Kloiber and Wolfgang Ebner have slowed because of discord within al-Qaeda Orga...
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