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Looks at the violence in Algeria that pits Islamists against the government. The handful of foreign journalists who were let into the country under official protection to witness the scene; Evidence of the Islamist ability to commit violence at will; The explosion of a car bomb which was intended to kill women and children who were related to policemen; More.

Describes current conditions in Algeria. Most Algerians want to be led out of the country's political and economic chaos, but do not want the tyranny of socialism replaced by the tyranny of mullahs. Government mismanagement and corruption; Unemployment and foreign debt; Fundamentalist promise; Martial law; An alternative between a police state and an Islamic republic.

The article focuses on the National Liberation Front (FLN) in Algeria which efforts center on the social condition of Algeria. It states that FLN had assumed the responsibilities in Algeria, and which members include Amar Ouamrane, Belkacem Krim, and Abdellah ben Tobbal. It mentions that with the national efforts of FLN, Algeria had received a slow return of the country's normal life, the organization of 100,000 strong men, and the transition of FLN to a better armed and trained organization.

The article focuses on the draft version of framework law which was presented by the French nationalists to settle the government of Algeria. It states that the resolution describes Algeria as an integral part of France which entrusts the defense, finance, and foreign policy of its government to Paris leading to its division from three to six autonomous territories. However, the resolution has been rejected by the Arabs which left all points vague and unresolved in the final draft.

The article focuses on the oppositions to the political system and government of Algeria under the control of France's Charles de Gaulle. It notes that the army mutiny in the country has resulted to a bitter division within the military officers and the civil societies. It also discusses the rebel forces that could threaten France's control on Algeria which include the army officers who could destroy the command structure of the military and the European population supporting the revolt.

The article reports on the fate of Algerian army commander general Raoul Salan who was hailed as the new leader of the National Association of Combatants of the French Union. Accordingly, French president Charles de Gaulle did not favor other generals in politics and removed those who participated in the May 1958 revolt including general Jacques Massu. It reveals that Salan was summoned to France and never allowed to go back to Algeria.

Reports on Algeria's `hidden war,' a vicious struggle between the military regime and Islamic rebels. Death toll; Threat of involving France in the conflict; Military government's suppression of news coverage; Radicals' murder of journalists; Islamist guerrillas' attack against women; Islamic Salvation Front; National Liberation Front; President Chadli Bendjedid's promise of sweeping reform.

The article discusses the possible implication of the health problems of Algerian President Houari Boumedienne regarding his administration in the country. It states that the Algerian leader was diagnosed with blood clot on the brain wherein medical diagnosis of several doctors form various nations such as U.S. and Union Soviet reveals that the Algerian President can no longer rule the country. It mentions that international loans and oil revenues had been used by the leader in building a modern society. It also says that dealing with a generally flaccid population is considered as one of the unhappy legacy that will be administered by the successor of Boumedienne.

Declares that after two weeks of angry antigovernment demonstrations by Islamic fundamentalists and their supporters, Algeria's President Chadli Bendjedid agreed to hold both presidential and parliamentary elections within the next six months in exchange for a cessation of hostilities by the protesters. Fundamentalists had battled police; Islamic Salvation Front, led by Abassi Madani; National Liberation Front.

The article offers information on the battle for the independence of Algeria from the French occupation. It states that France was faced with a United Nations (UN) debate regarding their hold on Algeria, which would likely end up to a formal censure of the country. It adds that French Prime Minister Maurice Bourgès-Maunoury met with the chiefs of French democratic parties and decided that a federal council will only be put up in Algeria after 18 months of total cessation of rebellion.

The article reports on the return and political victory of ruler Ahmed Ben Bella in Algiers, Algeria. It states the victory may assure the country a measure of political stability, despite its failure to resolve the country's problem with the military power. The country's six zones and the force of its Algerian Liberation Army (A. L. N.) are explored.

The article focuses the plight of French residents in Algiers who feared a massive retaliation by the Moslems after the referendum for Algeria's independence. It states that the said retaliation was due to the murders and crimes against Moslems by the French Secret Army Organization that continues to kill Moslems daily. It adds that the French government and the Air France Boeing 707s are to fly about 40,000 people out of Algeria.

The article reports on French President Charles de Gaulle's policy on the first four elections in Algeria. It notes de Gaulle's strict orders for the Algerian election in which the French Army was to put no pressure on Moslem voters and the civilians have the authority in running the polls. It also notes that the political candidates that pledged to de Gaulle's policy of self-determination for Algeria have won 298 of the 452 seats.

Reports on incidents that marred the celebration of Algeria's 25th year of independence from France. Death of eight Muslim militants killed in clashes with government authorities in Medea; Deaths due to attacks by insurgents; Release of a member of a banned Islamic party from prison.

Reports that the Algerian crisis continues to threaten Paris, France as a simple bomb went off in July 1995. Threats posed by Islamic radicals belonging to the Armed Islamic Group (GIA); Voiding by Algeria's military of the poll victory of the Islamic Salvation Front; Hunting down bombing suspects.

Reports on the escalation of the `hidden war' between the Muslim militants and the secular government in Algeria. Massacre of 96 inmates in Serkadji prison; Chances for a full investigation in the prison riot; Executions of prominent personalities in Algeria.

Reports on the release of political prisoners and fundamentalist insurrection leaders in Algeria. Peace strategies of Algerian president Liamine Zeroual; Political conditions in the country; Prospects for peace.

Reports on the death of 130 people in a massacre in Algeria perpetrated by Islamic militants. Failure of militant groups to support the truce offered by the Islamic Salvation Army of the Islamic Salvation Front.