Press Releases: Crash of Military Aircraft in Algeria


Press Statement

Heather Nauert

Department Spokesperson

Washington, DC

April 11, 2018

We were saddened to learn about the crash of an Algerian military aircraft this morning. We extend our deepest condolences to the families and friends of the victims of today’s tragedy, as well as our partners and colleagues in the Algerian military. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Algerian people and government in this time of sorrow.



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