2007 Algiers Government Palace bombings
The 2007 Algiers bombings occurred on 11 April 2007 when two suicide car bombs exploded in the Algerian capital Algiers.
| 2007 Algiers bombings | |
|---|---|
| Location | Algiers, Algeria |
| Date | 11 April 2007 |
Attack type | Suicide car bombings |
| Deaths | 33 |
| Perpetrators | Al-Qaeda |
The headquarters of the Algerian prime minister were hit by a large explosion that left many people dead and injured and could be heard 10 km away. Another explosion targeted a police station in an eastern suburb of the city, near the international airport.
Al-Qaeda claimed responsibility for the bombings after the attack took place.
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