| [Maghrebia] An Algerian terror suspect sought for 17 years was captured Friday in Bordj Menaiel, Liberte reported on Monday (May 31st). Othmane Touati (aka "Salah") allegedly co-founded the Salafist Group for Preaching and Combat (GSPC) before becoming a top aide to Al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM) leader Abdelmalek Droukdel. According to Boumerdes security sources, Touati commanded AQIM Zone 2 before being named legal chief for the terror organisation. The 48-year-old is reportedly implicated in several bloody attacks in Thenia, Naciria, Si Mustapha and Baghlia. |