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Algerian assault ends crisis, 19 hostages dead

Algerian Hostage Crisis

Algerian special forces stormed a natural gas complex in the middle of the Sahara desert on Saturday in a "final assault" that ended a four-day-old hostage crisis, according to the state news agency and two foreign governments. At least 19 hostages and 29 Islamist militants have been killed.

 

7 hostages reportedly killed in Yemen

7 hostages reportedly killed in Yemen

Seven foreign workers seized by militants in Yemen reportedly have been killed, according to the Yemen Post newspaper.

 

Nigerian army frees hostages and destroys militant camp

Nigerian security forces said Saturday they rescued 10 hostages kidnapped this week, including six foreigners, and destroyed a key militant camp in the heart of Africa's biggest oil industry region.

 

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