Algerian Military Opens Fire on Civilians in Dakhla Camp, Killing Two and Injuring Others (video)
On April 09, 2025, the Dakhla refugee camp experienced a tragic shooting by Algerian military forces, resulting in the deaths of two young men and injuries to numerous civilians. Eyewitnesses describe it as an assault on unarmed residents, raising urgent calls for accountability and justice amid regional tensions and military failures.
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Dakhla Camp, April 09, 2025 – A shocking new crime has rocked the Dakhla refugee camp, where Algerian military forces reportedly opened fire on civilians in residential areas, resulting in the deaths of two young men and injuries to several others, including women and children. The incident occurred precisely between the districts of Jrifia and Argoub, sending waves of fear and outrage through the community.
Eyewitnesses and local sources described the attack as a brutal assault on unarmed residents, with gunfire erupting amidst densely populated neighborhoods. The violent episode has left families mourning and raised urgent questions about the motives behind such an act.
الجيش الجزائري يطلق النار على مدنيين وسط الأحياء السكنية داخل مخيم الداخلة و بالضبط بين دائرة اجريفية ودائرة العرگوب،مما أسفر عن مقتل شابين وجرح آخرين بينهم أطفال ونساء#الجزائر #الصحراء_الغربيه #الجيش_الوطني_الشعبي pic.twitter.com/gxV0PYIz6Z — hassan benyoub / Moroccan journalist (@BenyoubHassan) April 9, 2025
A Pattern of Aggression Amid Regional Failures?
This tragic event casts a harsh spotlight on what critics call the true face of a regime that targets innocent civilians, possibly to divert attention from its faltering interventions in Mali. Analysts suggest that the Algerian military’s actions in Dakhla may reflect a desperate attempt to assert control and mask broader strategic setbacks in the region.
The loss of life and injuries to vulnerable groups, including children and women, have amplified calls for accountability and an immediate investigation into the incident. The targeting of civilians in a refugee camp—a place meant to offer safety—has sparked widespread condemnation and heightened tensions in an already volatile area.
As the situation develops, authorities and humanitarian organizations are expected to respond to the crisis, while residents demand justice for the victims. Stay updated on this breaking story as more details emerge about the attack and its implications for regional stability.
