The terrorist group, Al-Qaeda Organization in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM), claimed responsibility for both attacks.
Starting in 2008 the Al-Qaeda Organization in the Islamic Maghreb began kidnapping groups of tourists in the Sahel region.
The Al-Qaeda Organization in the Islamic Maghreb also issued a video calling participation in the elections "a great sin".
Al Qaeda's north Africa wing (Al-Qaeda Organization in the Islamic Maghreb) said it was behind the suicide attack.
The Al-Qaeda Organization in the Islamic Maghreb voiced support for the demonstrators against both the Tunisian and Algerian governments in a video released on 13 January 2011.
GSPC allied itself with the Al-Qaeda Organization in the Islamic Maghreb against the Algerian government.
The Al-Qaeda Organization in the Islamic Maghreb is suspected as being responsible.
The Al-Qaeda Organization in the Islamic Maghreb is an Islamic organisation which has its roots in Algeria.
December 11: Al-Qaeda Organization in the Islamic Maghreb claims responsibility for two simultaneous bombings in Algiers, Algeria, causing at least 62 deaths and more injuries.
In February 2009, Al-Qaeda Organization in the Islamic Maghreb claimed responsibility Fowler's kidnapping.