Algeria captures Al Qaida infiltrators on motorbikes crossing border from Niger

Algeria captures Al Qaida infiltrators on motorbikes crossing border from Niger

Special to WorldTribune.com CAIRO — Algeria has reported foiling Al Qaida-aligned infiltration from Niger. The Defense Ministry said at least 20 armed fighters were captured as they crossed the southern border with Niger. The ministry said the suspected insurgency force entered Algeria in automobiles and motorcycles. “Army units deployed along the borders have captured 20 […]

Algeria said to discipline Polisario commander over ties to Al Qaida

Special to WorldTribune.com CAIRO — Algerian officials have reprimanded the regime’s longtime proxy, Polisario, for allowing an Al Qaida abduction of Westerners in the disputed region of Western Sahara. Arab diplomats said Algeria has summoned Polisario commander Mohammed Abdul Aziz for the Al Qaida abduction of three European Union nationals in late October. The diplomats […]