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Bombing hits Algerian police post Algerian suicide bomb kills three
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A bomb has exploded near a police station in the Algerian city of Naciria, east of Algiers. A suicide attack has killed at least three people in the Algerian city of Naciria, east of Algiers, police say.
It is not clear whether it was a suicide attack or a car bombing. Some reports say a number of people died. They say the bomber detonated his car near a police station. At least seven people were also wounded in the attack.
There has been a upsurge in violence in Algeria in recent months. About 40 people died in suicide attacks against a UN building in Algiers in December.There has been a upsurge in violence in Algeria in recent months. About 40 people died in suicide attacks against a UN building in Algiers in December.
Al-Qaeda's North African wing said it carried out that attack - whose victims included 17 UN staff.Al-Qaeda's North African wing said it carried out that attack - whose victims included 17 UN staff.
The Naciria attack occurred at 0700 (0600 GMT) on Wednesday.
"A suicide bomber drove into the police station at the wheel of a booby-trapped car, causing major damage to the building," an eyewitness told AFP news agency.
He added that most of the victims had been police officers.