Algerian army pledges to protect presidential elections

Chief of staff of the Algerian army, Lieutenant General Mohammed al-Amari, pledged in press statements today to work to ensure the safety of presidential elections in February and to enable the Algerian people to freely express their choice away from pressures.

Al-Amari praised the military's officers and soldiers as effective elements. He urged the army to work within the republic's rules and systems to create conditions that facilitate the elections as well to establish formations that can protect the coming election activities.