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| Algerian blast kills six soldiers |
| 2008-06-07 |
| Six Algerian soldiers have been killed and four wounded in a bomb attack in Cap Djinet, about 80km east of Algiers, the capital. The attack on Friday occurred as the soldiers were returning to barracks after a fishing expedition in the seaside town, security services said. Their vehicle struck a bomb buried in the road. Local newspaper reports blamed the attack on "Islamic militants" but did not specify which opposition group was responsible. Government officials were not immediately available for comment. Two simultaneous bombings also occurred on Wednesday in Bordi El Kiffan, an eastern suburb of Algiers. One suicide bomber died in the incidents and six people were wounded. The attacks targeted a seaside cafe and a barracks. |
| Posted by:Fred |