Terrorist attack on Tiguentourine gas plant: President Bouteflika pays tribute to People's National Army troops

Algérie Presse Service (APS) - Feb. 18, 2013
The president of the Republic, Mr. Abdelaziz Bouteflika, said in a speech delivered today in the eastern city of Annaba that commitment demonstrated by the units of the People's National Army involved in the In Amenas fight has demonstrated that they are "the proud heirs to...

Ministry for Foreign Affairs observes National Martyrs Day

Algérie Presse Service (APS) - Feb. 18, 2013
National Martyrs Day was observed today at the ministry for foreign affairs at a ceremony held in tribute to the memory of fallen martyrs. The ceremony opened with a salute to the flag and a recitation of the Fatiha, the opening verse of the holy Quran.

Algeria's southern borders are secure (Minister of Interior Ould Kablia)

Algérie Presse Service (APS) - Feb. 15, 2013
Minister of Interior and Local Governments Daho Ould Kablia said yesterday in Illizi that Algeria's borders with the Sahel countries, and primarily Mali, are "protected."

Algeria reaffirms its condemnation of the practice of ransom payment to terrorist groups

Algérie Presse Service (APS) - Feb. 8, 2013
Algeria reaffirmed today through a statement made by the spokesman for the Ministry for Foreign Affairs Amar Belani its firm condemnation of the practice of ransom payment to terrorist groups and their associates in transnational organized crime.