Algiers bombings: a diversion?
By Olivier Guitta
The recent multiplication of bombings against security forces, including the double suicide bombings in Algiers would be part of a strategy to force the army to release its grip on Bejaia, in Kabylia.
In fact, a massive operation involving thousands of troops, heavy artillery, helicopters has been going on for close to 3 weeks.
The Algerian army has surrounded a group of GSPC militants [Groupe Salafiste pour la Prédication et le Combat ; now called Al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb [AQITM]] in Bejaia, where they think a top-level terrorists meeting was taking place.
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