Squeezing Le Para

The Algerian security services' relaxed approach to the growing United States' military presence in the Sahel reflects their concern at the number of arms in circulation, especially in traditional partners Mali and Mauritania.

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United States, Mali, Mauritania, Abdel Razak 'le Para', Moktar ben Moktar, Germany, Maaouya Ould Sid'Ahmed Taya, Nabil Sahraoui, Hassan Hattab, Groupe Salafiste pour la Prédication et le Combat, Al Qaida

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