| [Maghrebia] Al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb claimed responsibility Saturday (August 1st) for the deadly attack on a military convoy near Damous, Tipaza region, which killed at least 14 Algerian soldiers and injured many others on Wednesday, local and international press reported. Reuters quoted an al-Qaeda internet statement as saying that the terrorists killed "at least 15" and seized nine assault rifles. Tout sur l'Algérie reported that a group led by terrorist Abi Tama Abdelhafidh was behind the attack. |