World & Nation
The resignation of Prime Minister Ahmed Ouyahia, who was stymied by an Islamic insurgency and an economic crisis, opened the way Monday for a caretaker government in the run-up to an early presidential election next spring.
Dec. 15, 1998
Algerian Prime Minister Ahmed Ouyahia, presenting his government’s program to the National People’s Assembly, said Saturday that the state is determined to defeat Muslim guerrillas and promised fair local elections in October.
Aug. 10, 1997
The military-backed government insisted that it was defeating a 6-year-old Muslim insurgency but said it plans to boost local militias after massacres that claimed hundreds of lives.
Jan. 23, 1998
Attackers slashed the throats of eight villagers in one of several pre-Ramadan strikes blamed on Muslim militants that have killed 45 people in four days, Algerian security and hospital officials said.
Dec. 6, 1998
Muslim militants slashed the throats of seven people in an Algerian mountain town, authorities said Sunday, raising to 52 the death toll from the latest wave of violence.
Dec. 7, 1998
More than 530 people are killed and about 5,000 injured. Rescue workers are searching for those trapped beneath the rubble.
May 22, 2003
Africa: Fighting comes as nation, rival Eritrea indicate acceptance of cease-fire plan. ‘Sticking points remain,’ mediator says.
June 11, 2000
Earthquake, which also injured nearly 6,800, is described as a ‘real catastrophe.’ Rescuers show unity as they race against time.
May 23, 2003
Hundreds rioted in eastern Algeria on Friday, smashing windows and windshields in anger at the killing of a popular Berber singer who had criticized both the government and the nation’s Muslim insurgency.
June 27, 1998
Government soldiers guarded Rais on Saturday as a handful of survivors returned to a village where 300 people were slain a day earlier.
Aug. 31, 1997