The Algerian opposition party, Front des Forces Socialistes (FFS), has decided to lift political coverage for its parliamentarians who refused to resign from their positions. This decision was made after the parliamentarians failed to comply with the party's decision, taken on March 6, to withdraw from the two chambers of parliament. The FFS had previously decided that its members should resign from parliament in protest against the government's actions.
According to a statement released by the FFS, the party's decision to lift political coverage was due to the non-respect of the decision relative to the withdrawal of FFS parliamentarians from the two chambers of parliament. The statement, dated April 8, was published on the party's official website. The FFS had given its parliamentarians an ultimatum to resign, but only one member, Ali Laskri, complied with the decision.
The FFS's decision to lift political coverage for its non-compliant parliamentarians comes ahead of a crucial meeting of the two chambers of parliament, scheduled for April 9. The meeting aims to formally approve the vacancy of the president's position. However, the FFS has announced that it will not participate in the meeting, citing the illegitimacy of the parliament.
The FFS has denounced the convocation of the parliament, describing it as an attempt by the government to perpetuate the current system. The party believes that the people's protests, which started on February 22, are a call for a radical change in the system, rather than a change within the system. The FFS has also questioned the legitimacy of the parliament, having participated in the two previous mandates.
The party's leader, Hakim Belahcel, has stated that it is up to the Algerian people to rebuild the state and its institutions in a sovereign and democratic manner. Belahcel believes that the current regime has prevented democratic alternation for 57 years. The FFS's decision to lift political coverage for its parliamentarians is seen as a move to distance itself from the government's actions.
The Algerian parliament is set to meet on April 9 to approve the vacancy of the president's position. The meeting comes amid ongoing protests against the government, with demonstrators calling for a change in the system. The FFS's decision not to participate in the meeting is a reflection of its opposition to the government's actions.
The lifting of political coverage for FFS parliamentarians is a significant move, highlighting the party's commitment to its principles. The decision also underscores the divisions within the Algerian opposition and the challenges facing the country's transition to a more democratic system.
Key points
- The FFS's decision to lift political coverage for its parliamentarians who refused to resign.
- The party's opposition to the government's actions and the convocation of the parliament.
- The ongoing protests in Algeria and the demands for a radical change in the system.
