Algeria

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1. Algerian Islamist Demands Ill President Appear

   Mon, 20 May 2013

   The head of Algeria 's main Islamist political party has called for the country's ailing president to appear on television to dispel rumors over
2. Spokesman for Ansar Dine Arrested in Mauritania

   Mon, 20 May 2013

   said that Ould Boumana had previously tried to negotiate a deal with Algeria , which also borders Mali. "Ould Boumana said that he wishes to be arrested they had spoken to Ould Boumana and that he was pleading for asylum in Algeria .
3. Correction: Tunisia-Salafi Crackdown Story

   Mon, 20 May 2013

   spillover from fighting in Libya, extremist groups in Algeria and bands of fighters fleeing the French intervention roadside bombs as they combed a mountain range near the Algerian border for a militant group believed to have fled Mali
4. Algerian Editor Accuses Government of Censorship

   Sun, 19 May 2013

   An editor has accused Algeria 's government of censorship after it blocked the publication of his two newspapers. Hicham Aboud Officials have repeatedly said that the president is recovering well and will soon return to Algeria .
5. A Look at 'Enforced Disappearances' Worldwide

   Fri, 17 May 2013

   being taken by security forces. OPEN CASES (as of 2012) Iraq — 16,401 Sri Lanka — 5,676 Argentina — 3,271 Algeria — 3,005 Guatemala — 2,899 Peru — 2,371 El Salvador — 2,271 SYRIA (before the outbreak of the March 2011
6. Hints of Political Change on Horizon in Algeria

   Fri, 17 May 2013

   finally be en route to Algeria . With the president to now have kept Algerians from pushing for memory for many. Algerians have increasingly announced, young Algerians drove through the country. While Algeria has dozens of political president of the Algerian League for the Defense
7. Confrontation Looms as Tunisia Moves on Salafis

   Wed, 15 May 2013

   spillover from fighting in Libya, extremist groups in Algeria and bands of fighters fleeing the French intervention roadside bombs as they combed a mountain range near the Algerian border for a militant group believed to have fled Mali

Videos

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   Digital Report: President Obama Delivers National Security Speech

   Thu, 23 May 2013

   there base. And that means will face more localized threats. Like from what we song God's. the BP oil facility in Algeria in which local operatives. Perhaps in loose affiliation with regional networks. Want periodic attacks against western

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   from what we song -- God's. -- the BP oil facility in Algeria in which local operatives. Perhaps in loose affiliation with regional networks. Want periodic attacks against western diplomats. Companies. And other soft targets.
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   Algerian Special Forces Raid Leaves Militants, Hostages Dead

   Sun, 20 Jan 2013

   deadly stand off in algeria ended. A raid by bloody attempts by the algerian army to rescue them qaeda captors. The algerian army's final assault For our people in algeria , for their family the. Has asked the algerians to go slow president

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   first new details are emerging about how the deadly stand off in algeria ended. A raid by special forces with dozens dead including militants and hostages at least one of whom we know is an american. Brian ross has been working his sources and what do we know? Reporter: Good morning. Of the ten americans at the bp facility, seven got out but at least one died and the fate of two others is of growing concern this morning in the wake of the bloody attempts by the algerian army to rescue them from their al qaeda captors. The algerian army's final assault came after four days. In which the hostages were held under the threat of death by the terrorists. The army recaptured the bp-run facility but not before the terrorists apparently executed the remaining seven hostages. Over the course of the siege, 23 hostages died. For our people in algeria , for their family and friends, has been and continues to be a distressing and horrific time. Reporter: Two americans remain unaccounted for

   The good news most of the western workers were freed or escaped. Algerian tv aired what it said was home video taken by one hostage as a group of them made their escape across the desert often past bodies. The algerian military said it killed at least 32 of the terrorists. Their bodies displayed on algerian tv. Officials said the terrorists were heavily armed with automatic weapons and explosive pack suicide belts and were preparing to blow up the natural gas facility. Even though the. Has asked the algerians to go slow president obama in a statement said the blame for this tragedy rests with the terrorists who carried it out.
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   Rape Probe in Algeria ; Economic Stimulus

   Wed, 28 Jan 2009

   chief in a Muslim nation Algeria . Is under investigation the CIA's top man in Algiers allegedly laced the his credentials to the Algerian But now what appeared accused of rape by two Algerian women and Warren has coordinating with the Algerian intelligence services

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   of news He needs the CIA station chief in a Muslim nation Algeria . Is under investigation accused of rape thing Muslim women. The allegations would be shocking at anytime anywhere but coming now and in that part of the world they could have a profound impact. Our chief investigative correspondent Brian Ross is here tonight Brian. Charlie US law enforcement officials tell ABC news the CIA's top man in Algiers allegedly laced the drinks of his victims. And then made secret videos of the sex acts. It was just last year that the US open a new embassy in -- And the new US ambassador David -- presented his credentials to the Algerian -- But now what appeared to be a new high in the relationship between the two countries could be in jeopardy. US law enforcement officials tell ABC news the CIA station chief in Algiers Andrew Warren. A 41 year old convert to Islam himself has been accused of rape by two Algerian women and Warren has been ordered out of the country by the US ambassador. According to an affidavit filed in federal court

   his own website has been with the CIA since 2001. And in Algiers was responsible for coordinating with the Algerian intelligence services in the fight against al-Qaeda win there. That is carried out a series of bombings. Officials say among the items recovered in the search of his Algiers residents were more than a dozen videos that appear to have been secretly recorded showing morning gauged in sex acts with a
4. 
   Algeria Hostage Crisis: 1 American Dead, Fate of 2 Uncertain

   Sat, 19 Jan 2013

   natural gas facility in algeria has finally come to an deadly end tonight. The algerian military moving in, leaving tonight. Reporter: The algerian 's army final assault death toll was put at by algerian officials at 53. For

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   that developing news that terrorists' takeover of that natural gas facility in algeria has finally come to an deadly end tonight. The algerian military moving in, leaving many dead. Including at least 23 hostages. One american among them. Still other americans unaccounted for. For the

   we begin with abc's chief investigative correspondent brian ross tonight. Reporter: The algerian's army final assault today recaptured the bp-run facility but left many of the hostages dead. Over the four-day siege in the middle of the sahara desert, the final hostage death toll was put at by algerian officials at 53. For their family and friends has been and continues to be a distressing and horrific time. Reporter: At least

   good news was, most of the western workers were freed or escaped. Algerian tv aired what it said was home video taken by on hostage as he escaped across the desert. Among those who also
5. 
   American Hostages Freed From Algerian Natural Gas Plant

   Thu, 17 Jan 2013

   north african nation of algeria and abc's chief global is far from over. With algerian forces now surrounding worst, coming after the algerian military moved in with their necks. Tonight, algeria is saying the raid left

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   What is clear tonight is that this is far from over. With algerian forces now surrounding the complex, the british prime minister is warning that this raid could end in even more bloodshed. It is a very dangerous, very uncertain, a very fluid situation and I think we have to prepare ourselves for the possibility of bad news ahead. Reporter: The worst, coming after the algerian military moved in with helicopters, reportedly fearing the hostage takers were going to escape. The terror group was holed up in the natural gas plant along with their hostages, the americans and other workers from britain, france, japan and norway. Some reportedly forced to wear explosives around their necks. Tonight, algeria is saying the raid left not only some of the militants dead, but some of the hostages, as well. But it is
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   Algeria Hostages: 5 Americans Escape, 5 Unaccounted For

   Fri, 18 Jan 2013

   news on the hostage situation in algeria . Several americans involved. Martha france, remains unclear, after algerian troops in helicopters stormed this terribly wrong. This morning, the algerian government says its raid is now over

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   Let's get to the breaking news on the hostage situation in algeria . Several americans involved. Martha raddatz has the latest from rome. Good morning, martha. Reporter: Good morning, george. There are still no clear answers this morning. It is a very volatile situation. And still ongoing. This morning, the fate of as many as five american citizens, along with dozens of others, from places like britain and france, remains unclear, after algerian troops in helicopters stormed this natural gas facility. It appears it was a bloody rescue attempt that went terribly wrong. This morning, the algerian government says its raid is now over, but the situation is still not resolved. The area is so remote. And communications so
7. 
   American Hostages Escape From Algeria Terrorists

   Thu, 17 Jan 2013

   dire and after the Algerian military trying to terribly wrong. The Algerian armed forces have news ahead. The Algerian military operations US or British the algerians moved in with helicopters complex tonight in Algeria this situation is

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   But tonight in this situation is even more dire and after the Algerian military trying to -- rescue the hostages. In a raid that clearly went terribly wrong. The Algerian armed forces have now attacked this -- and it is a very dangerous and very uncertain -- very fluid situation. And I think we have to prepare ourselves for the possibility. -- bad news ahead. The Algerian military operations began this morning with no warning to the US or British the algerians moved in with helicopters. Fearing they say that the militants were trying to escape. The algerians say they managed to kill some of the militants but hostages were killed as well. Well there are -- there were but