In Aménas hostage crisis, Terrorist attack in Algeria
The In Aménas hostage crisis was a high-profile episode involving the capture of international workers.
In January 2013, militants linked to Al-Qaeda attacked the Tigantourine gas facility near In Aménas, Algeria.
The crisis highlighted geopolitical tensions and the threat posed by militant groups in North Africa.
Following the crisis, security measures increased at foreign-operated facilities in the region.
The siege ended with a controversial Algerian military operation, resulting in numerous casualties.
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