Algerian army lashes out at local Muslim Brotherhood branch
The Algerian army has described Rachad and the Movement for the Self-determination of Kabyli, two separatist movements in Algeria, as "terrorist".
It said some criminals and saboteurs incite
employees in some sectors to stage strikes and demand rights, something that
aims to sabotage the next general elections.
The
Algerian army accused the two movements in the new edition of its magazine of
receiving support from outside parties with the aim of destabilizing Algeria.
The
army also accused Rachad, which is affiliated with Muslim Brotherhood in
Algeria, of being a treacherous movement.
It
said the Algerian people and army would stand against what it called the
"conspiracies" of the movement.
It
said Rachad works to influence ordinary Algerians, using religion and promoting
separatist ideas.
The
army expected Algeria's cultural diversity and tolerance to foil attempts by
the two movements.
This
diversity, it said, is the source of strength for Algeria and its people.
It
said although Rachad is Islamist in nature, it cooperates with secular
movements in Algeria with the aim of serving its own agenda.
The
Algerian army also accused the two movements of collaborating with Algeria's
enemies to sow the seeds of unrest in Algeria.
It
said the two movements recruit mercenaries and offer training to
"traitors" in the buildup for terrorist operations in different parts
of Algeria.
