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Yeah I think it's understandable that they acted as they did, the Algerians have been battling terrorism on their own soil for decades, and have generally done so effectively, and did not want any foreign governments dictating to them how best to handle the situation. They understand these militant Islamists well and know how adept they are at operating in the north Africa region and didn't want to set a precedent of allowing them any leeway or be held to ransom. It's a shame that it's turned out as it has with so many dead but we shouldn't lay the blame at the door of the Algerians here