U.S. embassy, Algiers, responds to terror threat

Employee movements restricted, Americans urged to be cautious, as indications of possible terrorist attacks emerge.

Suicide bombings last month are the backdrop for concerns of renewed threats from increased actions by al-Qeada.

The US Embassy in Algiers ordered its employees to tightly restrict their movements and urged other Americans in Algeria to do the same, citing indications of possible terrorist attacks.

Security concerns have been high in the Algerian capital since Dec. 11 suicide bombings targeted UN offices and a government building, killing at least 37 people, including 17 UN employees.

An Algeria-based al-Qaida affiliate claimed responsibility for the attack.

"In response to continuing indications of possible terrorist attacks in Algiers, the embassy has instructed its employees to avoid nonessential movement around the city until further notice, and may occasionally restrict movement completely," the embassy said in a message Friday.

This constant threat and ongoing cost and inconvenience illustrates the authority al-Qaeda wields as a force in the world – it is an aspect of the Islamic religion that intimidates for its advancement even as apologists claim the violence is not reflective of Islamic values. 

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