Former Algerian president Liamine Zeroual dies at 84
Flags fly at half-mast and three days of mourning declared after Zeroual's death from prolonged illness, honoring his leadership during Algeria's civil conflict.
- Former Algerian president Liamine Zeroual died at 84 after a prolonged illness, prompting three days of national mourning.
- Zeroual, a former military officer, led Algeria from 1994 to 1999 during a turbulent period and oversaw the country's first multi-party presidential election in 1995.
- Despite winning the 1995 election by a significant margin, Zeroual unexpectedly stepped down in 1998 before completing his term, paving the way for Abdelaziz Bouteflika's 20-year presidency.
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President from 1994 to 1999, Liamine Zeroual died on 28 March. Back on the path of a separate head of state, who never wanted power and whose integrity remained in the memory of the Algerians.
DISPARITION - The man who had led Algeria through the dark years of the civil war died on Saturday, 28 March, at the age of 84.
Algeria declares three days of mourning as ex-President Zeroual dies at 84
Algeria has declared three days of national mourning following the death of former President Liamine Zeroual, who passed away at the age of 84. Zeroual, a former military officer who led the country between 1994 and 1999, died at a military hospital in Algiers after a prolonged illness, according to an official statement from the presidency. Authorities also announced that flags would be flown at half-mast nationwide in his honour. Born on July …
Former Algerian President Lamine Ziroual, who ruled the North African country from 1994 to 1999, died on Saturday at the age of 84 after a long illness, AFP reported. The office of current President Abdelmadjid Tabbouni has declared three days of national mourning.
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