Historical Events tagged with "algeria"

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Military & Warfare

Beni Ounif Massacre Near Morocco Border

August 15th, 1999 25 years ago

In a violent incident near the Moroccan border, 29 individuals were killed at a false roadblock in Beni Ounif, Algeria. The attack, attributed to armed Islamic groups, raised immediate tensions between Algeria and Morocco as accusations of cross-border terrorism surfaced. The incident further highlighted the severity of the Algerian Civil War, which had been ongoing for the better part of the 1990s, causing significant instability within the region.

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Military & Warfare

Mass Killing by Armed Groups in Algeria

December 8th, 1998 26 years ago

Eighty-one individuals were killed in remote areas of Algeria by armed groups. The attacks primarily targeted villagers and were part of a larger wave of violence that had escalated in the country during the 1990s. Various terrorist factions operated in the region, resulting in widespread fear among civilians. This brutal campaign against the population was indicative of the ongoing conflict that plagued Algeria in that era.

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Crime & Law

Brutal Oued Bouaicha Massacre in Algeria

March 26th, 1998 26 years ago

In the Oued Bouaicha massacre, fifty-two individuals, predominantly infants, were brutally slain using axes and knives. This heinous act occurred during the Algerian Civil War and marked a severe instance of violence that highlighted the extreme atrocities of the conflict. The massacre took place in the small village of Oued Bouaicha near the city of Tizi Ouzou, where armed groups targeted the vulnerable population. The motivations behind such an act remain rooted in the larger context of the civil war characterized by a deep-seated conflict between the government and various Islamist groups, leading to widespread suffering among civilian populations.

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Crime & Law

Massacre Claims Over 100 Lives in Algeria

January 11th, 1998 27 years ago

In a gruesome incident in the village of Sidi-Hamed, Algeria, over 100 people were killed by armed attackers. The massacre occurred during a time of intense violence in the country, largely attributed to the civil war between the Algerian government and Islamist insurgents. This tragic event escalated fears among local populations as it underscored the brutality of the conflict, which had already taken a heavy toll on communities throughout Algeria.

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Massacre in Wilaya of Relizane

December 30th, 1997 27 years ago

In Relizane, Algeria, armed groups launched coordinated attacks targeting four villages, resulting in the deaths of approximately 400 individuals. The violence was part of a broader insurgency against the Algerian government, marked by brutal retaliatory actions by extremist groups. Survivors reported brutal killings and destruction, instilling fear within surrounding communities.

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Crime & Law

Sid El-Antri Massacre Claims Many Lives

December 24th, 1997 27 years ago

In Sid El-Antri, Algeria, a violent attack resulted in the deaths of between 50 and 100 people. Armed militants targeted civilians during a night raid, marking one of the deadliest incidents of the Algerian Civil War. The violence was part of a larger conflict involving Islamic militants and government forces, contributing to widespread fear and instability. This tragic event highlighted the severe impact of the civil war on local populations.

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Crime & Law

Second Souhane Massacre Claims Twenty-five Lives

November 27th, 1997 27 years ago

The second Souhane massacre occurred when armed groups targeted a remote village in Algeria, killing twenty-five individuals. This brutal attack followed a similar massacre earlier in the month, highlighting the intense violence faced by rural communities during the Algerian Civil War. The aggressors, believed to be linked to Islamist militant factions, executed victims in their homes and on the streets, instilling fear among the local population. Many of the victims were civilians, further exacerbating the humanitarian crisis unfolding in the region.

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Crime & Law

Guelb El-Kebir Massacre Kills 53 People

September 19th, 1997 27 years ago

In a brutal attack, armed militants stormed the village of Guelb El-Kebir in Algeria, resulting in the deaths of 53 individuals. The assailants targeted men, women, and children in a coordinated assault, adding to the tension of the Algerian Civil War. This massacre marked a significant escalation in violence, showcasing the deadly consequences of the conflict that had engulfed the nation since the early 1990s.

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Beni Ali Massacre Claims Numerous Lives

August 26th, 1997 27 years ago

In the town of Beni Ali, Algeria, a massacre occurred that resulted in the deaths of between 60 to 100 individuals, primarily targeting local villagers. The assaults were executed by unidentified armed groups, instilling fear and creating chaos in the surrounding region. This brutal attack was part of a broader conflict during the Algerian Civil War, where violence escalated significantly in rural areas, particularly against those perceived as supporting the government. The event reflects the deteriorating security situation in Algeria during the 1990s.

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