Al Qaeda Boss Who Masterminded Suicide Attacks Killed In Algiers
Sofiane is believed to have masterminded this attack in April in Algiers, which killed dozens, as well as many others.
“Sofiane is a big, big fish. In a way, he was the real boss of the organization in Algeria,” security specialist Anis Rahmani said.
ALGIERS- The deputy chief of al Qaeda’s North Africa wing, believed to be the group’s operational leader, was killed along with two other rebels in a gun battle with Algerian troops, local newspapers said on Tuesday.
Hareg Zoheir, also known as Sofiane Abu Fasila, was said to be the second-in-command of Al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb and suspected of being behind planning most of the suicide bombings in Algeria in the recent months.
He was shot dead on Sunday at a check point in the eastern region of Tzizi Ouzou, the country’s leading dailies reported.
Two other rebels were also killed alongside him during a clash with government troops at the check point, El Watan and Eshorouk newspapers added.
Both were also suspected to be involved in preparing suicide attacks, said the newspapers.
(Reuters)
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