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Maghreb al Qadea deputy killed in Algeria-papers

09 Oct 2007 10:46:08 GMT
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ALGIERS, Oct 9 (Reuters) - The deputy chief of Al Qaeda's North Africa wing was killed along with two other rebels in a gunbattle 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 believed to be 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 og 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.

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Last updated:Tue Oct 9 10:46:52 2007