11 April 2007 Algiers bombings

Name: 11 April 2007 Algiers bombings
Start: 2007

2007 CE.

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The Algiers Government Palace bombings occurred on 11 April 2007 when two suicide car bombs exploded in the Algerian capital Algiers. 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.

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