Aftermath and reactions
On 8 September, the Algerian Islamic Salvation Front was reported to have condemned the attacks, [5] joining President Bouteflika in calling the perpetrators "criminals". [2] While there was no immediate claim of responsibility, the Algerian president cited Islamic militants as the perpetrators. APS also quoted the President as stating that "Terrorist acts have absolutely nothing in common with the noble values of Islam", he also visited the surviving wounded at nearby hospitals. [4] On 9 September 2007 Al Qaeda's north Africa wing stated that it was responsible for the attack, as well as a previous bombing 48 hours earlier. [7] On a website, Al Qaeda stated "We reiterate that the majority of those killed in this operation were from the police and security forces ... and that our brother did not target innocent people as reported by the media," of both attacks, the group said they were carried out "in defense of Islam and the Islamic nation." [8]
The governments of both Algeria and the United States warned citizens to avoid overland travel between Algerian cities, and for foreign tourists to remain in secure hotels. [6]
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The following is a list of attacks which have been carried out by Al-Qaeda.
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Events from the year 2007 in Algeria.
Events from the year 2008 in Algeria.
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Events from the year 2009 in Algeria
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