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Four Islamists killed in Algeria

Four armed Islamists have been killed by Algerian security forces during firefights in Tizi Ouzou and Boumerdes, east of the capital Algiers, local news media reported Friday. Three members of Al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb were killed by government troops on Thursday at Maatkas, near Tizi-Ouzou in the Kabylia region, the Internet site of the El Watan newspaper said.

Two soldiers died as well, and three assault rifles were seized by the military, it said. There was no official confirmation of the report.

In a second incident, also on Thursday, an Islamist was killed as security forces mounted a joint operation on an armed group at Kharrouba, near Boumerdes, 50 kilometres (30 miles) from Algiers, the APS news agency said.

Another assault rifle as well as munitions were recovered, it added, citing a security source.(AFP)

According to (BBC), Algeria has begun sending military equipment to Mali in preparation for a joint operation against Islamic militants linked to al-Qaeda.

The aid includes fuel, weapons and sleeping bags, according to reports in the Algerian media.

The operation could involve neighbouring countries Niger and Mauritania, say the reports.

Malian President Amadou Toumani Toure has called for regional co-operation to deal with al-Qaeda linked groups.

The move follows a recent visit to Algeria by Mali's defence minister, during which he had talks with President Abdelaziz Bouteflika.

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