The hostages were among 32 seized in separate incidents in February and March in southern Algeria, famous for its grave sites, but also for smuggling and banditry.

• 32名人质是在二月和三月的时候，在阿尔及利亚南部被绑架的，那里以墓穴和雕刻出名，但是也充满走私和盗墓行为。