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PARLIAMENTARY WRITTEN QUESTION
Algeria: Politics and Government (30 April 2019)

Question Asked

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what (a) representations he has received and (b) meetings he has had on the transition of power in Algeria.

Asked by:
Dr Rosena Allin-Khan (Labour)

Answer

We are following events in Algeria closely, following (former) President Bouteflika's resignation, the appointment of an interim Head of State and the announcement of presidential election scheduled for 4 July.

We have discussed these developments with Algerian officials and civil society representatives at a variety of levels. We commend the peaceful and dignified nature of the demonstrations. The forthcoming transition period is a matter for the Algerian people.


Answered by:
Mark Field (Conservative)
9 May 2019

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