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A giant Algerian flag hangs on the wall behind supporters of Algerian former premier and candidate for the presidential election Ali Benflis on March 24, 2014, in Blida, Algeria. (AFP Photo/Farouk Batiche)

Debate: Sectarianism in Algeria is a minor problem

by Nabila Ramdani | May 29, 2014 | Debate

Anybody who has seen Algerians celebrating a national triumph, whether it be the anniversary of their military victory over French colonizers or a simple international sporting success, will be left in no doubt about their patriotism. This is as true for the...

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Nouri Abusahmain, the new head of Libya’s General National Congress (GNC), smiles in Tripoli June 25, 2013. (Reuters/Ismail Zitouny)

Nouri Abusahmain: The view from Tripoli

by Khalid Mahmoud | Jul 5, 2013 | Interviews

Cairo, Asharq Al-Awsat—Nouri Abusahmain is the newly elected president of the Libyan General National Congress (GNC), making him the country’s interim head of state during the current transitional period. Speaking exclusively to Asharq Al-Awsat, Abusahmain spoke...

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Ali Belhadj. (AAA file photo)

Algeria: Belhadj Arrested During Protest

by Bouallem Ghamrasa | Apr 22, 2013 | Middle East

Algiers, Asharq Al-Awsat—Algerian security forces arrested one of the leaders of the outlawed Islamic Salvation Front (FIS), Ali Belhadj, on Saturday, April 20. Belhadj was participating in a protest in Tizi Ouzou, 70 miles east of the Algerian capital. The protest...