ALGIERS, May 16 (Xinhua) -- Algerian army forces killed a militant on Friday in the northeastern municipality of Chechar, the second militant killed in the area within 24 hours, the Defence Ministry said in a statement.
The ongoing operation is taking place in mountainous terrain approximately 500 km northeast of Algiers, near the Tunisian border.
The army killed another militant during a search mission in the same area on Thursday, according to the ministry. Security forces have recovered four Kalashnikov rifles and ammunition during the operation.
"The operation reaffirms the vigilance and determination of the armed forces to pursue these criminals across the country until their complete eradication," the ministry statement said. ■
