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GSPC Claims Attack on Algerian Naval Vessels
Last Updated (Monday, 29 November 1999 19:00) Written by Evan Kohlmann Sunday, 25 December 2005 19:00
The Algerian Salafist Group for Prayer and Combat (GSPC)--a known Al-Qaida affiliate group active in North Africa--has released a new communique claiming credit for a December 22 twin bombing attack on Algerian naval vessels in the port of Dellys east of the capital Algiers. According to the statement, "despite the heightened security measures that were put in place in the vicinity of the port—the courageous mujahideen succeeded in sneaking into the port using their own special means... [and] proceeded to plant two bombs inside the port. The mujahideen quickly set off the first device against the evil tyrants as soon as the warship approached it. When a second group [of infidels] neared the scene in order to help the wounded and recover the victims, the mujahideen set off their second device."
