After a century of rule by France, Algeria became independent in 1962. The surprising first round success of the fundamentalist FIS (Islamic Salvation Front) party in December 1991 balloting caused the army to intervene, crack down on the FIS, and postpone the subsequent elections. The FIS response has resulted in a continuous low-grade civil conflict with the secular state apparatus, which nonetheless has allowed elections featuring pro-government and moderate religious-based parties. FIS's armed wing, the Islamic Salvation Army, dissolved itself in January 2000 and many armed insurgents surrendered under an amnesty program designed to promote national reconciliation. Nevertheless, some residual fighting continues. Other concerns include large-scale unemployment and the need to diversify the petroleum-based economy. - U.S. CIA Worldfact Book

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Russian T34/85

Sources indicate that "some" were available in the 1990's.

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Russian ISU152

30 were known to have been in inventory in 1983.

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Russian ISU122

40 were known to have been in inventory in 1983.

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Russian SU100

70 were known to have been in inventory in 1981.

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Russian SU85

5 were known to have been in inventory in 1987.
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