Algeria & Sahel Terrorism map. January 2012.

0: Two terrorists killed, one of which could be Emir El Khachkhach

1: Abu Zeid sentenced to life imprisonment in absentia

5 members of Abu Zeid's family were sentenced to ten years in prison each, for "creation of an international armed terrorist group".

2: 3 soldiers injured by an IED in Cape Djenet

3: Verdict: 5 years in prison for supporting terrorism

5 ans de prison ferme pour soutien au terrorisme.

4: One soldier killed by an IED, another injured

One soldier killed by an IED, another one injured.

5: A large shipment of arms and ammunition intercepted on the border

6: Mauritanian security agencies arrested 3 young AQIM suspects

7: Armed clash at Tamgout

Tizi Ouzou : Accrochage à Tamgout.

8: Two terrorists eliminated at Khemis El-Khechna

Boumerdès : Deux terroristes éliminés à Khemis-El-Khechna.

9: review of military operations

10: Two terrorists killed including an Emir in Boumerdes

11: Two customs officers injured by a bomb in Thenia

12: a military camp under construction blasted

13: AQIM ask for an exchange of prisoners

14: the Malian army reinforces its positions in the north

Otages au Mali : l'armée renforcée dans le Nord, contacts avec les ravisseurs.

15: Bejaia, two bunkers destroyed by the army in Ighil Ali

16: 3 arrested in Illizi wilaya in possession of guns and grenades

3 arrested in Illizi wilaya (incl a Libyan woman) in possession of guns and grenades.

17: French military operation Khamsin

18: A bomb exploded at the passage of a freight train