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Mokhtar Belmokhtar, identified by the Algerian interior ministry as the leader of a militant Islamic group, is pictured in a screen capture from an undated video distributed by the Belmokhtar Brigade obtained by Reuters January 16, 2013. (REUTERS/Belmokhtar Brigade/Handout)

Algeria Hostage Crisis Death Toll Rises

by The Majalla | Jan 21, 2013 | Middle East

London, The Majalla – A raid by the Algerian army on Saturday ended the four-day hostage crisis wherein a total of at least 80 people are said to have died. On Sunday an Algerian security source reported that 48 foreigners were amongst those killed. The death...

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Mokhtar Belmokhtar, identified by the Algerian interior ministry as the leader of a militant Islamic group, is pictured in a screen capture from an undated video distributed by the Belmokhtar Brigade obtained by Reuters January 16, 2013. (REUTERS/Belmokhtar Brigade/Handout)

Profile: Algerian jihadist Mokhtar Belmokhtar

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Jan 19, 2013 | Profiles

London, Asharq Al-Awsat—Mokhtar Belmokhtar has become internationally notorious following this week’s siege on Algeria’s In Amenas gas processing plant. As the siege entered its fourth day, the standoff between the Algerian army and Al Qaeda linked gunmen...

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An Algerian soldier stands guard at the gas plant in Ain Amenas, Algeria. (AP Photo)

Algerian hostage Crisis Not Over – British PM David Cameron

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Jan 18, 2013 | Middle East

London, Asharq Al-Awsat – British Prime Minister David Cameron stressed that the Algerian hostage crisis was not over on Friday following a botched rescue attempt by Algerian security forces. Speaking before parliament on Friday, Cameron said, “We are still dealing...