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Examines the impact on Algerians in 1997 of the Islamic extremist insurgency in Algeria. Algerians killed since 1992; The state of emergency which allows government security forces to act with impunity; Examples of torture and arbitrary detention; Fate of the leaders of the Islamic Salvation Front; Claims from the Algerian government about the treatment that opposition supporters receive.

Looks at violence perpetrated by Muslims in Algeria as of July of 1997. The contention from several Islamic groups that killing is forbidden; The battle between the military-backed government of President Liamine Zeroual and fundamentalist terrorists; The Islamic Salvation Front; The need for true democracy and accountable leadership; The belief that fundamentalist Muslims will eventually reach power in Algeria; Economic and social roots to the violence. INSET: For Algerian youths, looking West is a risky adventure..

Focuses on the June 05, 1997 elections in Algeria. Remembrance of Algeria's attempt at democracy in 1992; Political status of the country; Information on unemployment in that country.

Reports on efforts by Algerian President Liamine Zeroual, to stamp out democracy in that country. Political violence experienced by Algeria during its democracy experiment; Forging of a constitutional dictatorship; Failed attempts of the Islamic Salvation Front to oust the government.

Focuses on the continuing battle in Algeria between the government and the Islamic Salvation Front (FIS). Increasing public support for government actions against the FIS; The toll that the war has inflicted on the country; The bold attacks perpetrated against civilians by the Armed Islamic Group; Support from the United States for the government of Liamine Zeroual.

Opinion. Discusses the truce called by the Islamic Salvation Front in Algeria, Africa in the fall of 1997. The surge in violence after the truce was made public; Why parts of the Algerian army do not want the truce; Algeria's need for a middle ground where negotiation can take place; The effectiveness of outside mediation in Algeria; Outlook.

Reports on the restoration of Algeria's government following elections held on November 1995. Plans by the European Union to negotiate a trade pact with Algeria; Signature of gas agreement for $3.5 million by British Petroleum; Ban imposed on the Islamic Salvation Front (FIS); Friction between the armed wing of the FIS and the Armed Islamic Group (GIA); Reference to a recent International Monetary Fund report.

Reports about the Cabinet meeting called by newly appointed Algerian Prime Minister Ahmed Ouyahia for the formation of a new government, as on January 2, 1996.

Opinion. Analyzes the election in Algeria and its position in the turbulent Arab world thereafter. Details of the participation of various political parties in the election; Hope of restoration of peace with the end of civil war in Algeria following the election.

Editorial. Describes the violence in Algeria that has spurred due to the tussle between Islamic rebels and Algerian Government. Possible restoration of peace in the November 1995 elections; Role of Islamic Salvation Front and National Liberation Front in the elections.

Focuses on the initiative taken by the military government in Algeria to find a political solution to end violence. Proposed decision to allow outlawed Islamic Salvation Front (FIS) to participate in the elections; Algeria's civil war; Reports on the secret connection of the Algerian leaders with the FIS; French interest in Algeria.