Doha / Information Office / February 16  

The State of Qatar has condemned and denounced the explosion of a hand-crafted mine in the Governorate of Tebessa in Algeria, which killed and wounded a number of soldiers.

In a statement today, the Foreign Ministry reiterated Qatar's firm stance rejecting violence and terrorism regardless of motives and reasons.

The Ministry's statement expressed Qatar's condolences to the families of the victims, the government and people of Algeria, wishing the wounded speedy recovery.