IED

IED event in Bouira, Ahnif area, Algeria on Fri 17th August 2018

17th August 2018

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On 17 August, 2 children died as an IED exploded near them in Ahnif. Four other children were seriously injured. AQIM reportedly planted the bomb to stop the advancement of Algerian military forces who chase the militants in the mountains.

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Algeria (DZA)

Bouira ( Ahnif area )

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