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Algeria: Regime finds no helper, unable to replace PM BedouiF

Posted On 6 October 2019

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The Algerian military command and its civilian allies (the regime) are reported to be unable to find a prime minister to replace the highly unpopular acting PM, Nourredine Bedoui. According to investigative web magazine Algerie Part, “no credible political figure has agreed to make a deal with the current Algerian government, and the military command chaired by Ahmed Gaid Salah.”  Algerie Part says the Algerian regime has contacted Ramtane Lamamra, the former Foreign Minister, inviting him to return to the country as Prime Minister. But Lamamra has refused the offer, arguing that the current political environment marked by violent repression is not conducive to bringing stability in the country. 

Abdelaziz Rahabi, the former Minister of Communication, also declined the offer citing the repressive climate and violations of the most basic rights of Algerians. Algerie Part said that earlier, Ahmed Benbitour, a former prime minister, had also refused to succeed Bedoui to lead a national transitional government pending the organization of a presidential election that was set later on to December 12.

With these rejections, the Algerian military command is increasingly isolated and getting no support from members of the former political establishment.  The latest to make public disclosure on his lack of interest in supporting the regime is former PM Hamrouche who made it clear in a video broadcast that no solution to the crisis can take place if the regime refuses to endorse the anti-government movement’s approach to solving the crisis.   

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