location: Ain Defla
notes: Military forces launched an ambush and killed Madani Meslous (alias Abou Assam), the 64-year-old 'amir' of the Protectors of Salafi Call. Three other of his henchmen were also killed in the attack, which was preceded by bombing of their hideoout in the Amrouna moutains.
target_text: location: Ain Defla, fatalities: 4