The Algerian army is defending their government by stating that the army decided to storm the gas plant that had dozens of foreigners held hostage without ever consulting with their government. The militants affiliated with Al-Qaida raided the complex in the desert back in January. This led to four days of attacks on helicopters, car explosions, and assaults by Algerian special forces. By the end of it 37 hostages, one that was an Algerian security guard, were killed.
Many are suggesting that the raid was a reckless one; however, the army is rejecting any of the criticisms being made in the El Djeich (a weekly magazine). The editorial states "without any consultation or coordination so that no one can intervene in the internal affairs of the country," regarding the attack by the army. It also states that due to the possibility that the militants could have blown up the gas site, that the assault overall stopped a "greater tragedy."
http://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/algeria-defends-raid-ended-hostage-standoff-18642224
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