Batna Region

Algerian forces seize alleged al-Qaeda deputy in Annaba

Five Algerian terror suspects arrested Sunday (August 16th) in Annaba include an al-Qaeda regional leader's deputy, Tout sur l'Algerie reported. The suspects allegedly belong to al-Qaeda's "El Fateh El Moubine" brigade...

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18 Islamist fighters killed

ALGIERS - Algerian newspapers say security forces have killed at least 18 Islamist insurgents this week during an offensive in the Batna region, east of Algiers. The El Watan daily cites security sources saying eight insurgents...

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Algerian Army offensive targets al-Qaeda transit routes

The Algerian Army launched an emergency plan to cut links between al-Qaeda fighters in the South and the North, L'Expression reported on Tuesday (July 28th). Troop reinforcements were sent to Sidi Ali Bounab, Batna, Biskra and...

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2 Teachers, 8 police killed in Algerian ambush