Al Qaeda in Algeria

Does al Qaeda still have a strong presence in Algeria?

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Published: Monday 01 February 2010 Updated: Monday 01 February 2010

 For some time, Algeria, and the Islamic Maghreb more generally, saw a surge in the occurrence of terror attacks. The presence of al Qaeda in Algeria, and its attempts at making the country another stronghold in the region, prompted the Algerian government to undertake counterterrorist measures to confront this threat. While the presidency of Boutaflika has been praised for its success in reacting to the emerging presence of al Qaeda in the country, the question of whether the terrorist group continues to have a presence in Algeria remains a subject of debate.

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