This is a tragic event. Islamist terrorists shame Islam which is peace. By killing preemptively these fanatics lose the claim to be true Muslims since no true follower of Muhammed would do such a thing. We are dealing with something that is akin to Nazism and just as dangerous. When will Westerners, particularly left liberals, wake up and smell the semtex? It will unfortunately be necessary to target Muslims with anti-Terrorist measures, there is no other solution since the suicide murderer problem seems to be unique to Islam at the moment. Whatever happened to the great Islamic tradition of Ijtihad and kalam? Islam has produced some of the greatest thinkers eg Ibn Khaldun, Ibn Sina, Al-Ghazali etc but these fanatics spew ignorance and hatred. Islam can reform but it must first cut out the Islamonazis who promote cultural genocide.

JL, Paris, France

Dr Al-Jiziri, congratulations, how brave, but that shouldn't be the reaction. The reaction should be based on the argument.

stephen barnett, chester, uk

The “Religion”, so called, that these people shelter behind, has nothing to do with any faith and those people who perpetrate such murder, whether in Northern Ireland or Algeria, also have nothing to do with religion. Their “religion” has only one end and that is Power. (Who are the British Government talking to now?). All religions advocate a peaceful existence. So by what right do these people claim to belong to any religious belief?

I personally have no religious belief in case you were wondering.

P J Lawrence, Saumur, France

What a sad day for my country, We thought Algeria was getting better and better and was becoming a safe place to go to. But it doesnt look like it! While the extremistes win there will never be peace.
Shame on you whoever planned this attack and God Bless Algeria.
Islam is about Peace and Love and NO to hate and bombings.

A Mesbah, Nottingham/Algiers, UK/Algeria

ridiculous outbreaking spunt around the peaceful -should -be world , it is heartbreaking and totally unacceptable to see so much violence and insurgency continually

contagious terrorism penetrates in the delicate heart making us coward and timid , we are really grateful living in a temporarily peaceful and flourishing enviornment , whist the pressing responsibility warning us we should undertake the obligation , with more outstanding commitment

Hoping there would be someday we could share a world silent and peaceful , prosperous and harmonious leaving the next generation more beautiful dreams

erica, shanghai, china

Until Islam deals with Islamists I am afraid that none should be allowed in the West. Christianity had its evolution from darker days and has evolved into a stable and positive religion.

The solution has got to come from within Islam. Where are the true believers who can put this into perspective for muslims. I have only ever met muslims I have liked and so surely there is a disconnect between the man on the street and the terror we are seeing around the world. Who is going to stand up and speak with authority that Allah would not approve of these bombings and killings in his name.

Craig, Sydney, Australia

What a shame!Our world need more peace!We don't deserve it..All I hope is that argelian people don't suffur more agressions like this and that these terrorists be arrested and judged as they deserve.

Carlo Azambuja, Santa Cruz do Sul,RS, BRAZIL

Doc, you can't paint all Islamists with the same brush!!!! Christians have been blowing each other up in N. Ireland for years and I as a Christian have nothing to do with those Prats. You, it would appear are an Islamist however want peace

J O'Neil, Edinburgh, Scotland

Can Al-Quaida be stopped?? or is it going to get worse
far worse?

David Nigel Braham, Milan, Italy

Guess what, the same people are killing again. We really are in a War on Terror. If you do not believe me, go to the graves.

Desmond Taylor, Houston, TX

Darn Islamists! Go away and leave the rest of us in peace so that our sons and daughters can live free, healthy, peaceful and prosperous lives. Today, US/Brazilian scientists reported on curing diabetes through stem cell treatment whilst we Arabs are engaged in stupid, pointless murder and political mayhem. Shame!

Dr Mohammad Al-Jaziri, Glasgow/Alexandria, Scotland/Egypt