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News from Oct 31, 2026 (UTC)

Algeria isCalm

A little better than usual

Last 14 days

Oct 18Oct 31

Why

  1. The UN peacekeeping mandate in Western Sahara lapsed after Russia and the US vetoed rival resolutions, and Algeria voiced deep regret.

    12 eventsfreemalaysiatoday.com, economictimes.indiatimes.com, northerndailyleader.com.auSource

  2. Algeria sent its first troops to Niger, where insurgents threaten stability.

    21 eventsynetnews.com, thefrontierpost.comSource

  3. President Tebboune signed a presidential decree pardoning 5539 prisoners.

    5 eventsaps.dzSource

What happened

  • Statements16%
  • Cooperation39%
  • Criticism18%
  • Protests0%
  • Pressure11%
  • Fighting17%

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