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ALGIERS, Algeria (AP) - The Algerian military surrounded an insurgent stronghold near the capital and pounded the area with bombs, in the latest in a series of raids that have killed more than 20 militants, news reports said Sunday.
Government forces have stepped up sweeps of militant areas ahead of legislative elections next week.
Liberte newspaper said the air force bombed an insurgent stronghold near the region of Tizi-Ouzou, about 70 miles east of the Algiers. About 20 militants, including several leaders, have been holed up the area since Friday, the report said. Several bunkers used by the militants were destroyed in the bombings.
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