2008 Zemmouri bombing
Coordinates: 36°42′58″N 3°39′58″E / 36.716°N 3.666°E
| 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[]
- Terrorist bombings in Algeria
- List of terrorist incidents, 2008
References[]
- ^ Algérie: 8 morts et 19 blessés dans un attentat suicide - ladepeche.fr
- ^ Algérie : huit morts dans un attentat suicide
- ^ Plusieurs morts dans un attentat suicide à l'est d'Alger
- ^ Un nouvel attentat secoue l'Algérie - rts.ch - Monde
- ^ https://www.lapresse.ca/international/200809/08/01-659889-algerie-8-morts-et-19-blesses-dans-un-attentat-suicide.php[bare URL]
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