Belaid Abdessalam
Algerian Prime Minister
Born
July 20th, 1928
96 years ago
Died
2020
5 years ago — 92 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Algeria
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Belaid Abdessalam served as the Prime Minister of Algeria during a critical period in the 1990s. His tenure included navigating the country through a challenging civil conflict. Abdessalam played a significant role in political reforms and economic strategies aimed at stabilization. Prior to his role as Prime Minister, he held various governmental positions, contributing to Algeria's political landscape and governance during a time of national turmoil.
Served as Prime Minister from 1993 to 1994
Implemented political reforms during civil conflict
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