Algerian opposition parties have come together to propose a roadmap for a transition period, aimed at resolving the country's ongoing political crisis. The proposal, which was unveiled after a sixth meeting of consultations between parties and national personalities, calls for the establishment of a presidential body to manage the country's affairs. This body will comprise national personalities known for their credibility, probity, and competence.
The meeting, which was held at the headquarters of the Front algérien pour le développement, la liberté et la justice (FADLJ) in Algiers, brought together representatives of various opposition parties, including Ali Benflis of Talaie El Hourriyet, Tahar Benbaibeche of El Fadjr El Djadid, and Nouredine Bahbouh of the UFDS. The participants proposed a roadmap that aims to achieve a political solution within the framework of popular legitimacy, as enshrined in the Constitution.
The roadmap proposes a short transition period during which the powers of the outgoing President will be transferred to the presidential body. This body will be responsible for taking charge of the people's demands and will not be eligible to run in future elections. The body will also assume the powers of the Head of State and appoint a government of national competencies to manage the country's affairs.
The proposed roadmap also includes the creation of an independent national body for organizing elections and revising the electoral law to ensure free and regular presidential elections. The participants agreed to continue consultations on complementary questions and approaches to better address popular demands.
The meeting was attended by several notable figures, including Abdallah Djaballah, president of the FADLJ, who read out the final communiqué. Other participants included Mohand Saïd of the Parti de la Liberté et de la Justice (PLJ) and Abdelaziz Ghermoul of the MNL. Some notable figures, such as Abderrazak Makri and Mohcine Belabbes, were absent from the meeting.
The opposition parties expressed their willingness to examine other proposals that could address popular demands and called on the National People's Assembly (ANP) to help consecrate popular expectations within the framework of respect for popular legitimacy. The participants also agreed to set a deadline of no more than six months to implement the clauses of the roadmap.
The proposal by the Algerian opposition parties is the latest initiative aimed at resolving the country's ongoing political crisis. The crisis has been ongoing for over a month, with various stakeholders calling for a peaceful and sustainable solution. The roadmap proposed by the opposition parties will be closely watched by the international community and Algerian citizens.
Key points
- The Algerian opposition parties propose the establishment of a presidential body to manage the country's affairs during a transition period.
- The proposed roadmap includes the creation of an independent national body for organizing elections and revising the electoral law.
- The opposition parties have set a deadline of no more than six months to implement the clauses of the roadmap.
