Algeria Confirms Some Hostages Killed During Military Operation

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Algerian Communications Minister Mohamed Said confirmed Thursday that some hostages were killed during a military operation on a gas field where Islamist militants were holding Westerners captive, Reuters reported, citing state media.

Official numbers have not been released, but he said there were “several deaths and injuries” among the hostages, according to Reuters. He also said the operation to free hostages is ongoing.

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