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Roadside bomb kills three policemen E. Algiers

ALGIERS, June 4 (KUNA) -- At least three policemen were killed and three others wounded when a roadside bomb hit their convoy on road between Boumerdes and Tizi Ouzou regions, 110 km east Algiers.
Local sources revealed in press remarks that the bomb was detonated by remote control, describing the attack as "terrorist." Algeria experienced a bloody conflict between the government and armed Islamist groups in the 1990s. Sporadic attacks continue, generally targeting security officials. (end) ft.ibi KUNA 042344 Jun 11NNNN