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Algerian troops kill seven ‘terrorists’ in ongoing operation
[AlArabiya] Algerian troops killed seven suspected snuffies Saturday in an ongoing operation in the northeastern province of Skikda, the defense ministry said.The seven "terrorists" were rubbed out during a search operation in forest areas of Collo district, the ministry added. The Algerian army regularly reports deadly operations targeting murderous Moslem fighters, two decades after the end of a decade-long civil war between the state and hardline groups that left 200,000 people dead. Despite a peace and reconciliation charter signed in 2005 to end the violence, gangs still carry out sporadic operations against security forces. On January 28, the defense ministry said that two Algerian soldiers and two fighters were killed in a firefight near the desert border with Niger. Last year, 23 "terrorists" were "neutralized" and more than 200 captured, according to ministry figures. Related: Algeria: 2022-02-17 EU allocates €18 million to help refugees in North African countries, including Egypt Algeria: 2022-02-09 Palestinians negotiate in Algeria Algeria: 2022-02-07 African Union suspends debate on Israel’s observer member status Related: Skikda: 2021-11-08 Knifeman 'shouting religious slogans about the Prophet' is shot and wounded after attacking police in Cannes who were saved by their bulletproof vests Skikda: 2021-10-17 Algeria to Train Libyan Female Police Skikda: 2020-12-04 Algeria- 3 militants killed in 2 separate ANP operations near El-Ancer, Jijel Province & on the border of Skikda Province Posted by: trailing wife 2022-02-20 |
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