Algeria: Three terrorists detained August 5 in Tamanrasset province

Event

Algerian officials have confirmed that security forces captured three terrorists in Tamanrasset province on Sunday, August 5. The Ministry of National Defense did not report any violence or casualties as a result of the operation, stating that the three terrorists surrendered to security officials. The three men were reportedly in possession of several rifles and munitions, which were confiscated at the scene by security forces.

Context

Counterterrorism operations are conducted on a regular basis in Algeria. The threat of militancy is particularly high in the east and south of the country, as well as the Atlas Mountains region, a former stronghold of Al-Qa'ida in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM).

Advice

Due to the risk of terrorism throughout the country, individuals present in Algeria are advised to maintain a high degree of vigilance, to report any suspicious objects or behavior to the relevant authorities, and to be particularly cautious when visiting sites deemed particularly likely to be targeted in an attack (e.g. public transportation, train stations, ports, airports, public or government buildings, embassies or consulates, international organizations, schools and universities, religious sites, markets, hotels, and restaurants frequented by foreigners/Westerners, festivals, etc.).