Tipaza, Algeria – Abdelkrim Benmbarek, Secretary-General of the National Liberation Front (FLN), has asserted that Algeria is too significant and resilient to be undermined by acts of treasonous terrorism. His remarks come amidst ongoing tensions and perceived external interference in Algerian affairs.
Speaking at a gathering with party members and officials in Tipaza Province on Saturday, Benmbarek stated that certain entities, originating from the former colonial power, are persistently attempting to provoke Algeria, driven by a futile desire to destabilize the nation and tarnish its image. He emphasized that these actors are particularly disturbed by Algeria’s current position as a pivotal and powerful nation, characterized by its unified populace, robust institutions, and a formidable army prepared to deter any aggression, regardless of its form or origin.
Benmbarek strongly criticized France, accusing it of hypocrisy. He pointed out that while France readily criticizes the Algerian justice system for its independent sentencing of a journalist accused of espionage, it simultaneously ignores international arrest warrants issued by Algeria for individuals who have plundered the nation’s wealth. He also accused France of providing overt support to the MAK terrorist movement.
“France’s embrace of individuals classified as members of terrorist entities is an irresponsible act aimed at exploiting the national unity of the Algerian nation,” Benmbarek declared.
The FLN Secretary-General affirmed that independent Algeria has consistently resisted attempts to interfere in its internal affairs and undermine its sovereignty under any pretext. He condemned those who, operating from Paris, the capital of colonial France, speak disparagingly about regions cherished by Algerians, as if they could be easily detached from the heart of the nation.
Furthermore, Benmbarek stressed that Algerian identity is a source of strength, not conflict. He argued that anyone attempting to turn it into a losing battle fundamentally misunderstands the Algerian people.
“Algeria is too great and noble to be harmed by a treacherous terrorist who has placed himself at the service of foreign agendas,” Benmbarek concluded. “This is the natural consequence for anyone who makes himself a tool in the hands of external forces: popular rejection, political isolation, and complete disgrace in the eyes of Algerians, who do not betray and do not accept betrayal.” He affirmed the commitment to a “New Algeria.”
