Several non-governmental armed groups were involved in the Algerian Civil War, most against the government:

• Armed Islamic Group (GIA)
• Islamic Front for Armed Jihad (FIDA)
• Islamic Salvation Army (AIS)
• Salafist Group for Preaching and Combat (GSPC)
• Takfir wal-Hijra (minor)

but some for the government:

• Organisation of Young Free Algerians (OJAL)