Algeria hostages
Monday 21 January, 2013 16:52:58
Gas plant killers had inside help
The Islamic militants in the Algerian gas plant massacre had inside help for what was an organised, carefully planned attack, it was confirmed today.Sunday 20 January, 2013 13:39:57
Freed Irish hostage arrives in UK
Irishman Stephen McFaul, who escaped the Algerian hostage crisis, has arrived in the UK, it has been confirmedSunday 20 January, 2013 13:32:36
Bodies found at Algeria gas plant
An Algerian security official said de-mining squads searching for explosives have found “numerous” bodies at a gas refinery where Islamic militants took dozens of foreign workers hostage.Sunday 20 January, 2013 12:12:40
Explosives hunt after Algeria siege
Algeria’s state news service has said de-mining teams are going through the gas refinery that was the scene of a four-day hostage stand-off, searching for explosives left by the Islamic militants who seized dozens of foreigners.Sunday 20 January, 2013 09:58:57
Cameron: Three Britons killed in Algerian hostage crisis
Three British nationals have died and three more are feared dead following the Algerian hostage crisis, UK Prime Minister David Cameron said today.Saturday 19 January, 2013 19:10:01
55 killed in Algeria hostage crisis
The Algerian government says 32 militants and 23 captives were killed during the three-day military operation to end the hostage crisis at a natural gas plant in the Sahara.Saturday 19 January, 2013 14:59:15
Bloody end to Algeria kidnap crisis
Algeria’s four-day hostage stand-off came to a bloody end today when the country’s special forces stormed the remote desert gas plant and killed 11 militants, but not before they in turn executed seven hostages, Algerian state news agency APS reported.Saturday 19 January, 2013 13:53:48
'Seven hostages dead' in Algeria assault
Eleven militants have been killed in a final assault by Algerian special forces on a desert gas facility where workers were being held captive, the state news agency said today.Saturday 19 January, 2013 10:23:15
Algerian forces seek end to four-day stand-off
Algerian security forces are trying to bring to an end a four-day stand-off with Islamist extremists holding foreign hostages at a remote gas plant, a drama that has left at least 12 dead and horrified governments around the world.Saturday 19 January, 2013 09:34:03
Freed hostage 'relieved to be out'
A Scottish man held hostage in Algeria has spoken of his relief at being rescued.Saturday 19 January, 2013 08:47:58
Belfast man awaits family reunion after hostage ordeal
An Irish man held hostage in Algeria is expected to be reunited with his family today.Saturday 19 January, 2013 08:30:37
Algeria raid: More workers at risk
Algerian special forces are continuing to hunt Islamist militants who overran a BP gas plant as freed hostages headed home.Friday 18 January, 2013 12:10:32
Algeria troops 'continue attack'
The military assault to free hostages held by Islamic militants is continuing at a remote desert gas installation, and the plant’s living quarters have been secured, Algeria’s state news agency says.Friday 18 January, 2013 11:21:36
Cameron: Britain will hunt down hostage-takers
British Prime Minister David Cameron has promised the UK will do everything it can to hunt down the terrorists responsible for the "brutal and savage" attack in Algeria.Friday 18 January, 2013 09:10:50
World leaders concerned amid 'ongoing' hostage crisis in Algeria
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has decided to cut short his first foreign visit since taking office to focus on the Algerian hostage crisis.Thursday 17 January, 2013 20:48:01
Gilmore expresses relief as reports say hostage crisis is over
There has been reports that the hostage crisis in Algeria has ended - but it is not yet known if there are any casualties.
Thursday 17 January, 2013 19:51:49
Family of Irish hostage express relief as oil companies evacuate other workers
The family of an Irishman held in the Algerian hostage crisis have described their delight at his release after two days of anguish.Thursday 17 January, 2013 17:28:23
Family expresses delight after Irish hostage freed
The sister of an Irishman freed in the Algerian hostage crisis has described the family's joy. Thursday 17 January, 2013 15:20:33
Irish hostage in Algeria 'safe and free'
The Department of Foreign Affairs has said the Irish man held captive in Algeria has contacted his family to tell them he is “safe and well” and is no longer a hostage.
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Seven hostages remain alive, say militants
Seven hostages are alive in Algeria, including three Belgians, two Americans, a Briton and a Japanese citizen, according to Islamist militants. Thursday 17 January, 2013 13:43:44
Fears mount for hostages amid reports of killings
Fears are growing today for the safety of western hostages seized by Islamic militants in Algeria amid reports that as many as 35 have been killed during an Algerian helicopter attack. Thursday 17 January, 2013 12:09:26
Algeria: Taoiseach calls for release of Antrim man as some hostages reportedly escape
The Taoiseach has called for the immediate release of a married 36-year-old Antrim man being held captive by Islamic militants in Algeria, as news of a successful escape bid by some of the hostages begins to come through.Thursday 17 January, 2013 10:27:19
Security concern for Europe over Algeria situation, says Shatter
Minister for Justice Alan Shatter has said EU Ministers are concerned about a possible al-Qaida attack in Europe after Islamist terrorists kidnapped 41 people in Algeria.Thursday 17 January, 2013 08:41:37
African troops assemble in Mali
Troops from Nigeria are expected in Mali today nearly a week after French forces began a military operation to oust radical Islamists from power, according to an official with the West African regional bloc.Thursday 17 January, 2013 07:19:46
Algeria: Security forces surround hostage-takers
Security forces in Algeria have surrounded Islamist fighters who killed two people and have taken 41 foreign hostages, including one Irishman.