A statement appeared on Sahara Media with a claim of responsibility . The two journalists were reportedly abducted after interviewing a rebel . They were killed over the weekend . Algeria : Azawad is an area in northern Mali that separatist Tuareg rebels describe as the cradle of their nomadic civilization . The suspects were taken to the local French military base for interrogation .
A statement appeared on Sahara Media with a claim of responsibility . The two journalists were reportedly abducted after interviewing a rebel . They were killed over the weekend . Algeria : The suspects were taken to the local French military base for interrogation .