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Algeria transforms desert barracks into high-security prison for drug traffickers

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Algeria will transform a military barracks located in the Tanezrouft desert, one of the most inhospitable regions on the planet, into a high-security prison intended for drug lords and traffickers, according to an announcement from the Algerian presidency.

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Algeria announces the transformation of a military barracks in the Tanezrouft desert into a high-security prison for drug traffickers.

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Algeria to send drug lords and traffickers into one of the most hostile deserts in the world

The Algerian presidency announced on Wednesday that it would transform a military barracks located in the Tanezrouft desert, one of the most inhospitable regions on the planet, into a high security prison.

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Open Questions

When will the prison be operational?
How many inmates will it be able to accommodate?
How much will this transformation cost?
What specific measures will be taken to ensure safety in such a hostile environment?