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Explosions rock Algerian capital Explosions rock Algerian capital
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At least 17 people have been killed after several blasts rocked Algeria's capital - one exploding near the prime minister's office. At least 17 people have been killed after at least two blasts rocked Algeria's capital - one exploding near the prime minister's office.
Nine died after a car bomb targeted the government buildings in the centre of the capital, Algiers. Nine people died and at least 32 were injured in a car bombing outside the government buildings.
Another explosion hit a police station in the east of Algiers, near the city's international airport, killing eight. Another explosion hit a police station in the east, near the airport, killing eight people and wounding at least 50.
Unharmed by the blast, Algerian Prime Minister Abdelaziz Belkhadem called the attacks a cowardly and criminal act. Unharmed by the blast, Prime Minister Abdelaziz Belkhadem called the attacks a "cowardly and criminal act".
No group has yet admitted carrying out the attacks.No group has yet admitted carrying out the attacks.
Violent attacks have been increasing in Algeria since the main Islamist rebel group, the Salafist Group for Preaching and Combat (GSPC), changed its name to the al-Qaeda Organisation in the Islamic Maghreb in January.Violent attacks have been increasing in Algeria since the main Islamist rebel group, the Salafist Group for Preaching and Combat (GSPC), changed its name to the al-Qaeda Organisation in the Islamic Maghreb in January.
Last August, Algeria offered Islamist militants a six-month amnesty on condition of surrender.
'Cowardice and betrayal''Cowardice and betrayal'
Ambulances rushed to the city centre and police blocked entry to the prime minister's office, which also houses the offices of the interior minister, witnesses said. The city centre explosion was so loud it could be heard up to 10km (six miles) away, residents said.
The city centre explosion was so loud it could be heard up to 10km (6 miles) away, residents said. This is a crime, a cowardly act. It can only be described as cowardice and betrayal Abdelaziz BelkhademAlgerian Prime Minister Government employees were injured by flying glass and debris.
In Bab Ezzouar, in Algiers' eastern suburbs, at least 50 people were injured in the police station blast. Ambulances went to the scene and police blocked entry to the prime minister's office, which also houses the offices of the interior minister.
The police station attack happened in the eastern suburb of Bab Ezzouar.
Speaking on Algerian radio, Mr Belkhadem denounced the bombings, which come as the government is working towards national reconciliation.Speaking on Algerian radio, Mr Belkhadem denounced the bombings, which come as the government is working towards national reconciliation.
"This is a crime, a cowardly act. It can only be described as cowardice and betrayal," Mr Belkhadem said."This is a crime, a cowardly act. It can only be described as cowardice and betrayal," Mr Belkhadem said.
"At a time when the Algerian people are asking for national reconciliation and extend their hands, these criminal acts are taking place." Last August, Algeria offered Islamist militants a six-month amnesty on condition of surrender.
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