Skip to main content

Algerian army kills six militants in counter-terrorism operation

1 min Mena Today

Algerian army units killed six armed militants during a counter-terrorism operation in the region of Tebessa, the defence ministry said on Wednesday.

The operation took place overnight on September 23 © IEA

The operation took place overnight on September 23 © IEA

Algerian army units killed six armed militants during a counter-terrorism operation in the region of Tebessa, the defence ministry said on Wednesday.

The operation took place overnight on September 23.

The troops recovered six Kalashnikov-type assault rifles, a significant quantity of ammunition, and other military gear, the ministry added.

Reporting by Tarek Amara

Tags

Related

Algeria

Algeria gets a new PM: What’s next for the country?

Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune signed a decree on Thursday ending the tenure of Prime Minister Nadir Larbaoui and appointing Ghrieb Sifi as acting prime minister, state media reported.

Subscribe to our newsletter

Mena banner 4

To make this website run properly and to improve your experience, we use cookies. For more detailed information, please check our Cookie Policy.

  • Necessary cookies enable core functionality. The website cannot function properly without these cookies, and can only be disabled by changing your browser preferences.