Hostages taken at Statoil facility in Algeria
Thirteen Norwegians were reportedly taken hostage at Statoil’s In Amenas facility in Algeria. The incident involved an energy installation and international hostages.
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Hostage-taking at an energy facility poses risks to civilians, energy operations and international security.
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- 13 Norwegians Taken Hostage at Statoil's In Amenas Facility in Algeria ↗tnp.no · Recorded source date: Aug 21, 2026, 3:31 AM UTC
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