Middle East Economic Survey

VOL. LII

No 29

20-Jul-2009

ALGERIA

China To Boost Security In Algeria Following Alleged AQIM Threats

China is taking steps to beef up the security of its nationals in Algeria, following an alleged statement by Al-Qa'ida in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM) threatening to avenge the Muslim Uighur victims of the interethnic violence in Chinas Xinjang province in early July. London-based risk analysis firm Stirling Assynt reportedly warned last week that the Algerian-based branch...