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Algeria announces arrest of 61 Moroccans

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Algerian authorities have announced the arrest of 61 Moroccan nationals at the beginning of October, including a former Moroccan army serviceman, suspected of preparing acts of sabotage. The General Directorate of National Security says the suspects were targeting security and public order, according to Agence France-Presse.

Algerian authorities have announced the arrest of 61 Moroccan nationals at the beginning of October. Among them is a former member of the Moroccan army, according to the General Directorate of National Security, as cited by AFP.

The suspects were preparing to commit acts of sabotage likely to undermine security and public order in Algeria, the General Directorate of National Security said. The announcement was made by the Algerian authorities on Sunday 11 October, according to AFP.

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