Memorial for victims of Algeria hostage crisis

Memorial for victims of Algeria hostage crisis

IN AMENAS, Algeria - Employees of a gas facility in In Amenas, eastern Algeria, on Feb. 24, 2013, pose in front of a monument for the victims of a hostage crisis that occurred on Jan. 16, causing at least 40 deaths. The Algerian government held a memorial service at the facility on Feb. 24 for the victims.

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