Algeria is a prime example of failed USA policy. The country defines civil war as exactly what is seen here. It is what goes on in places like Lebanon. It is what goes on in Iraq. The countries witnessing this level of unrest within it's populations don't desire it, but, are burdened by it because of the escalation of war by the USA.
The terrorists that perpetrated this attack did so to shake the confidence in the Algier government knowing full well the fears of old civil wars would haunt the populous. This is what happened to the Afghanistan government before the USA retaliation of October 1991. Afghanistan had a king and President Karzai is no stranger to the people of that country. When domestic bliss is overtaken by fear; the terrorists have won. They then seek anarchy to provide a venue for infiltration of 'al Qaeda' among the impoverished whom are most at risk for believing their government lacks benevolence toward them.
Algeria fears return to "nightmare" of 1990s war
By William Maclean
ALGIERS (Reuters) - Algerians angered by the worst bombings in years voiced fears on Thursday that the North African oil exporting country may return to the political bloodshed of the 1990s.
"We thought the days of terror were over. I am still shocked. I am afraid," said Mohamed Rabhi, a young student drinking a coffee in a central Algiers street.
Interior Minister Nourredine Yazid Zerhouni said the suicide blasts that killed 33 in the capital on Wednesday may have been designed to disrupt May 17 parliamentary polls and torpedo efforts to put a definite end to years of political violence.
The strike here by al Qaeda is no different than the strikes in Afghanistan or Iraq or Madrid or London. They are busy places of commerce intended to hit at the heart of economic success of these countries. The World Trade Towers were a pinnacle of success for al Qaeda. September 11, 2001 was planned so brilliantly sadistic that it would use the very emergency number of the country - 911 - as the date of the attack. Al Qaeda must be defeated and dismantled. The only way to achieve that is to work with countries to solve their problems that facilitate hate and terrorist networks.
The men that performed this bombing 'targeted' the 'culture' and not just the assets or land. The success of terrorist networks is to undermine the confidence of people in their government to the point whereby they turn toward terrorist organizations to resolve the issue of adverse government when in fact they were the enemy the entire time.
If USA Peacekeepers were immediately offered to help threatened governments 'at risk' for destabilization when such an attack occurs the 'attack' would be a short lived success while stabilization of culture and government icons were shored up and intelligence gathered.
You see, this attack was at a USA target. The people of Algiers no more deserves this than we do but it serves to act against the 'idea' that the USA is actually a benevolent entity. It is the obligation of the USA to assist government that fall victim to al Qaeda remain stable especially when the USA is the target.
Peacekeeper forces accompanied with foreign aid packages that create better cultural security for the nation is a global priority that will be respected and welcome. It will defeat al Qaede because no more will tolerance of poor economies or impoverishment be allowed to exist. USA Peacekeepers demand respect for peace and the benevolence of and toward the people that fall under that peace.
Bomb blast hits Algiers
The bomb exploded on a busy shopping street
By North Africa correspondent David Bamford
A bomb has exploded in the busy commercial centre of the Algerian capital, Algiers, injuring 34 people, five of them seriously.
It is the first such attack in the city for two years.
The bomb went off in the late morning in the crowded Casbah district of Algiers.
Some eyewitness reports suggest that moments before a passer-by dropped a large parcel in front of a confectionery store and it was this parcel that exploded.
Street sellers, shop-owners and people out shopping were all hit.
More than 30 people were taken to hospital - some have had to have their legs amputated and five are reported to be in serious condition.
Resuming dialogue
The Casbah was once a frequent target for similar bloody incidents, blamed on Islamist militants, but there has been no such attack in Algiers for the last two years.
When the USA is engaged in active dialogue with countries now classified as 'giving comfort to the enemy' that 'false dogma' quickly falls away and what results are allies that come to the aid of countries that have fallen under al Qaeda viciousness. Recently, Speaker Pelosi met with President Basher al-Assad. The result is a Syrian President that respects established government while willing to speak out for the stability of the region. President Assad's words of reassurance is more important in such tragedy than any American elected or appointed government official could ever be.
Allies. Not enemies is the domaine of Peacekeeping. Vital to it's success. Peacekeepers under the direction of foreign leaders lend to a government's clout and stability.
President al-Assad Condemns the Terrorist Bombings in Algiers and CasablancaDamascus,(SANA)-
President Bashar al-Assad has condemned the terrorist bombings in the Algerian capital, Algiers, and in Casablanca , Morocco.
President Bashar al-Assad on Thursday sent a cable to Moroccan King, Mohammed VI , condemning the bombings that had taken place in Morocco , expressing heartfelt condolences to the king , families of the victims ,and to the brotherly people of Morocco.
President al-Assad also sent a cable to Algerian President , Abdul-Aziz Boutaflika , condemning these terrorist acts , and expressing on behalf of the Syrian people and on his behalf, heartfelt condolences , stressing Syria's stance by Algeria and Morocco in the face of all evils.
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