Beni Messous massacre
The Beni Messous massacre took place on the nights from September 5 to 6 September 1997, in Sidi Youssef, a working-class area in the town of Beni Messous. At least 84 people were killed.
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| Part of Algerian Civil War | |
| Location | Sidi Youssef, Algeria |
| Date | 5 September 1997 |
| Deaths | 87-150 villagers |
No. of participants | 50 militants |
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