First Independent Mena Newspaper
The head of the Algerian national security service (DGSN) Abdelghani Hamel has been fired and replaced by Mustapha El-Habiri, head of civil protection directorate, as investigations on the recent seizure of 700 kg of cocaine in Oran port drags foot. A presidential decree Tuesday announced Hamel’s dismissal without giving any reasons behind the move. However, […]
Less than 25% of Algeria remains unsecured according to the Director General of National Security Major General Abdelghani Hamel. He said the fight against crime in the country has been satisfactory although terrorist groups continue to exist. Hamel was given a review of the country’s security plans in a period tainted by terrorism and violence […]
The protest of hundreds of security forces is heading for its third day as their demands continue to be unanswered. They camped outside of the President’s headquarters after failed attempts to force their way in. The protesting security forces are demanding to meet with the Prime Minister for talks. The protests of the security officers […]