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Authorities Crack Down on
Algeria-Tunisia Border Terror Hub

Article by M. Aywanogan Updated Fri, May 17 
The border region near Jebel ech Chambi between Tunisia and Algeria proves to be a constant security concern.
(REUTERS)
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Algerian Ministry of Religious Affairs
Warns Against Extremism

Article by Kaci Racelma Updated Fri, May 17 
The Algerian Ministry of Religious Affairs and Endowments has warned against the growth of religious extremism in the country, including takfiri Salafism.
(REUTERS/Louafi Larbi)
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Algerian Presidential Adviser:
Bouteflika Will Soon Return

Article by Atef Kadadra Updated Fri, May 17 
Algeria’s presidential adviser offers explanations of various pressing issues in the country, including the motives behind the Tiguentourine attack and the state of President Abdelaziz Bouteflika’s health.
(REUTERS/Francois Lenoir)
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Palestinian Reconciliation: Why
The Delay?

Article by Daoud Kuttab Updated Fri, May 17 
Fatah and Hamas appear to have reached agreement on their outstanding issues but have postponed implementation, to allow current peace efforts with Israel to move forward.
(REUTERS/Mohamad Torokman)
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Algeria: New Draft Law to Govern
Religious Institutions

Article by Kaci Racelma Updated Fri, May 17 
A new draft law in Algeria is to bring the country’s religious institutions under the aegis of a single legal body.
(REUTERS/Louafi Larbi)
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Algeria Tightens Noose
On Sahel Terrorists

Article by Kaci Racelma Updated Fri, May 17 
The countries of the Sahel region are taking more aggressive steps to fight Al-Qaeda in the Maghreb (AQIM).
(REUTERS/Louafi Larbi)
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Crisis in Algeria's Health Sector
May Affect Political Stability

Article by Kaci Racelma Updated Tue, May 14 
The health sector in Algeria has been hit by a massive wave of strikes which, if ignored by the government, could spread and affect the country’s stability, writes Kaci Racelma.
(REUTERS/Ramzi Boudina )
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Algerian Law Allows Terrorists
To Repent, Rejoin Society

Article by Kaci Racelma Updated Tue, May 14 
Algeria’s Civil Concord Law, which seeks to reintegrate reformed terrorists into society, continues to be a topic of controversy 14 years after its ratification, writes Kaci Racelma.
(REUTERS/Zohra Bensemra)
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Chaos in Libya Threatens
Entire Sahel Region

Article by Abdallah al-Maizi Updated Fri, May 10 
Nearly a year and half since the fall of former Libyan President Moammar Gadhafi, the country still suffers from security crises that threaten the stability of the entire Sahel region, writes Abdallah al-Maizi.
(REUTERS/Ismail Zitouny)
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Tunisia, Algeria Join Forces
To Combat Growing Terror Threat

Article by Kaci Racelma Updated Tue, May 7 
A growing terrorist threat is forcing Tunisia and Algeria to cooperate in their anti-terror efforts, reports Kaci Racelma.
(ABDERRAZEK KHLIFI/AFP/Getty Images)
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