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| 2008 Zemmouri bombing | |
|---|---|
 Boumerdès Province highlighted within Algeria | |
| Location |  Zemmouri, Boumerdès Province |
| Date | August 9, 2008 |
Attack type | Suicide Bombing |
| Deaths | 8 |
| Injured | 19 |
| Perpetrators | Al-Qaeda Organization in the Islamic Maghreb |
The 2008 Zemmouri bombing occurred on August 9, 2008 when a suicide bomber drove and detonated a vehicle laden with explosives into the headquarters of the Gendarmerie Nationale in the town of Zemmouri, Boumerdès Province, Algeria killing 8 and injuring 19.[1][2] The Al-Qaeda Organization in the Islamic Maghreb is suspected as being responsible.[3][4][5]
See also
References
- ^ "Algérie: 8 morts et 19 blessés dans un attentat suicide". ladepeche.fr.
- ^ "L'Obs - Actualités du jour en direct". L'Obs. August 10, 2008.
- ^ "Plusieurs morts dans un attentat suicide à l'est d'Alger". France 24. August 10, 2008.
- ^ "Un nouvel attentat secoue l'Algérie". rts.ch. August 19, 2008.
- ^ "Algérie: 8 morts et 19 blessés dans un attentat suicide". La Presse. August 10, 2008.
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