In late November, a violent incident struck Souhane, a village located in the Blida province of Algeria, marking the second such massacre in a matter of weeks. Armed groups, reportedly affiliated with Islamist militant factions, stormed the village, systematically executing twenty-five residents. This brutality was a continuation of the escalating violence that characterized the Algerian Civil War, which began in the late 1980s, leading to widespread unrest and conflict between the government and various Islamist groups. On the night of the massacre, the attackers targeted families indiscriminately, often using machetes and firearms, displaying a shocking disregard for human life. Witnesses recounted horrific scenes, as many people were killed in their homes, in front of their families, as militants sought to instill terror into the community.

The operation was reportedly timed to coincide with the communal prayers, further targeting the villagers in what was a deliberate act of violence and intimidation. Souhane was not isolated from such violence, as different towns and villages across Algeria faced similar fates as the civil war continued, claiming the lives of thousands. Civilians increasingly became victims of the ongoing conflict, often caught in the crossfire between government forces and insurgents, leading to widespread displacement and suffering. The mass killings in Souhane exemplified the humanitarian toll of the civil war, showcasing the brutality that many rural communities endured, contributing to a climate of fear and uncertainty across the nation.

Consequently, these massacres heightened international awareness of the Algerian Civil War and its impact on civilians, leading to discussions about intervention and humanitarian assistance. Media coverage brought the violence to the world's attention, evoking responses from various human rights organizations. However, the broader implications continued to unfold, as the conflict persisted into the new millennium with lasting effects on Algerian society and its political landscape, leaving deep scars on the collective memory of the nation.