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Algeria
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1997: Algeria
In 1997, Algeria experienced a sixth year of political violence, with conflict between government forces and Islamic militants. Efforts by the government of President Liamine Zéroual to establish a multiparty democracy were overshadowed by an increase in the level of violence.
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