28 Algerians killed in massacres by extremists

Algerian official security sources said yesterday that 29 persons were killed in two separate massacres by Islamic extremists.

The officials said the extremists killed 18 persons on November 28, when they attacked Rayah in Ain Defla state, 200 km southwest of Algeirs.

The inhabitants also said that another 10 persons, among whom is a soldier, were killed at Mazeef barrier along the road near Shebli area, nearly 30 km south of Algiers.

The number of the persons who have been killed has increased to 150 this month with the approach of Ramadan month, which is considered by the extremists a proper time for intensifying their attacks.