Arabic News Weekly Edition for Politics, 7/21/2003
Weekly Edition, Politics - Week of July 21, 2003
- King Mohammed receives french premier Morocco-France, Politics, 7/26/2003
- Turkey pins great importance to Miro's visit Syria-Turkey, Politics, 7/26/2003
- France says it shares Morocco's vision on the sahara issue Morocco-France, Politics, 7/26/2003
- Licensing al-Itihad al-Ishtitraki festival is an introduction for political parties law in Syria
The Hizb al-Itihad al-Ishtiraki al-Arabi al-Demokrati (democratic Arab Socialist Federation party) yesterday opened its first licensed festival in Syria on the occasion of the 51st anniversary of the July 23rd revolution and the 39th anniversary of the foundation of the party. Syria, Politics, 7/26/2003 - Legal and constitutional initiatives in Tunisia strengthen the foundation of the Republic
Tunisian President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali on May 13, 2003 finalized the constitutional law concerning the introduction of special rules on chapter 40 of the constitution of the Republic of Tunisia with the objective of expanding the chances for nomination for the presidential elections which will be held in 2004. Tunisia, Politics, 7/26/2003 - Lahoud confers with French justice minister Lebanon-France, Politics, 7/26/2003
- France reaffirms its position in the Sahara issue is unchanged
French premier, Jean-Pierre Rafarrin, who is paying this July 24-25 an official visit to Morocco, reaffirmed that France's position in the Sahara issue is clear and unchanged and that it is very close to Morocco's stance. Morocco-France, Politics, 7/26/2003 - Morocco and France agree on work program focusing on Morocco's priorities
Morocco and France agreed this Friday at the end of the high-level heads of government meeting held in Rabat this July 24-25, to implement a joint work program that focuses on the Moroccan government's two priorities: economic modernization and proximity policy that means to meet the Moroccans' social needs. Morocco-France, Politics, 7/26/2003 - Qathafi: Blair notified me of closing Lockerbie file shortly
Libya's Leader of the Revolution Colonel Muammar al Qathafi said yesterday that the British prime minister Tony Blair sent him a message in which he stressed that the file of Lockerbie issue "will be closed shortly," denying that Tripoli had agreed to shoulder civilian responsibility for the incident; which was a basic conditions to solve the question. Libya-UK, Politics, 7/26/2003 - Portugal and Mauritania say consent of all parties important for any solution to Sahara issue
Portugal and Mauritania said Friday they hoped there will be a solution for the Sahara question that is acceptable by all parties, insisting that there is still room for dialogue. Mauritania-Portugal, Politics, 7/26/2003 - Baz rules out targeting any Arab state or Iran after Iraq war Egypt-Regional, Politics, 7/26/2003
- Moroccan-Spanish task group on delimitation of maritime spaces to meet before mid-october
The Moroccan-Spanish task group on delimitation of maritime spaces will hold its upcoming session before next October 15 in Rabat, it was officially announced here this Friday. Morocco-Spain, Politics, 7/26/2003 - Rifaee meets Hariri and Hmade Syria-Lebanon, Politics, 7/26/2003
- Palestinian PM to visit Morocco Palestine-Morocco, Politics, 7/26/2003
- Saddam and sons were in Baghdad for a week under sight of occupation forces
Accusation continue by some that the owner of the house where the two sons of President Saddam Hussein lived had betrayed them. A relative of the owner of the house where Ode and Qusai Saddam Hussein were killed on Tuesday in al-Musil said that Sheikh Nawaf Muhammad al-Zeidan received yesterday a reward of 50 million dollars from the American forces Iraq, Politics, 7/26/2003 - Abbas meets Bush, Israel promises positive steps
US President George W. Bush held a meeting yesterday with the Palestinian prime minister Mahmoud Abbas at the White House. The meeting was followed by a press conference. Palestine-USA, Politics, 7/26/2003 - Bush and Mahmoud Abbas' press conference at the White House
Following is the transcript of Geaorge W. Bush and Mahmoud Abbas' press conference at the White House on Juky 25: Palestine-USA, Politics, 7/26/2003 - Arab league aims to make finance related issues part of terrorism fighting Regional, Politics, 7/26/2003
- Saudi, U.S. authorities work closely against al Qaeda
The United States and Saudi Arabia are working closely together against the Al Qaeda terrorist organization, reported State Department Spokesman Richard Boucher July 25. Saudi Arabia-USA, Politics, 7/26/2003 - Rumsfeld, Bremer briefing on security and political situation in Iraq
As the secretary mentioned, on the political front we have had the establishment of the Baghdad city council on July 9th, the establishment of the national governing council on July 13th, and the continuation of democracy -- grassroots democracy in towns and cities all across the country. Iraq-USA, Politics, 7/26/2003 - Morocco wins African youth athletics championship
Morocco's athletics team won its 3rd title in African Youth championship (north Zone) that ended Thursday in Rabat. Morocco-Regional, Politics, 7/26/2003 - Damascus: a seminar for the Journalists Union demanding the reform of the Syrian media
Working staff in the Syrian media called for a comprehensive reform operation for this sector in a seminar organized by the Syrian Journalists Union in the presence of the deputy minister of information Taleb Qadi Amin while the minister of information Adnan Omran was absent. Syria, Politics, 7/25/2003 - Warning of loosing security in Somalia; Ali Abdullah Saleh: tripartite coalition not directed against any side
The Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh has stressed that the tripartite "Yemeni, Ethiopian and Sudanese" coalition is but an open coalition before all countries and that it is not directed against any one, rather an economic, cultural, social and security gathering especially in the area to fighting terrorism. Yemen-Somalia, Politics, 7/25/2003 - French premier starts visit to Morocco
French prime minister, Jean-Pierre Raffarin, arrived in Rabat this Thursday for a two-day official visit to chair with Moroccan peer, Driss Jettou, the 5th bilateral encounter of prime ministers. Morocco-France, Politics, 7/25/2003 - Security Council members disagree over draft resolution to support Bakers' plan on Sahara
The UN security council, meeting on Wednesday at the level of experts, failed to agree on a draft resolution to support the latest plan for the Sahara floated by the UN secretary general's personal envoy, James Baker. Morocco-UN, Politics, 7/25/2003 - Amid notable escalation of resistance, Washington publishes pictures for Ode, Qusai bodies
The US defense department issued pictures it said to be for the bodies of Ode and Qusai, sons of the toppled Iraqi President Saddam Hussein to prove for the Iraqis who suspect their killing that they were killed. Iraq-USA, Politics, 7/25/2003 - Three Polisario cadres return to homeland Morocco
Three executive cadres of the Polisario (Algeria-backed secessionist guerrilla movement that claims the independence of Moroccan southern provinces) serving in diplomacy and external relations have returned to Morocco in response to the royal call, "the homeland is clement and merciful," that promises exemption from sanctions and questioning to separatists who chose to return to their homeland. Morocco-Algeria, Politics, 7/25/2003 - Morocco voices readiness to carry on efforts for peace in Mano River region
Morocco is ready to carry on efforts to restore peace in the Mano river region part of the Rabat process, Morocco's ambassador to the United Nations, Mohamed Bennouna, told on Wednesday UN secretary general, Kofi Annan. Morocco-Algeria, Politics, 7/25/2003 - Moroccan and French prime minister meet in rabat Morocco-France, Politics, 7/25/2003
- Arab Follow up committee to meet next month in Cairo Regional, Politics, 7/25/2003
- Cyprus: Security Council reaffirms position on situation of Varosha
Reacting to the latest developments in Cyprus, members of the United Nations Security Council yesterday urged the parties to restart talks in a bid to reach a comprehensive settlement to the issue based on a plan put forward by Secretary-General Kofi Annan. Turkey-Cyprus, Politics, 7/25/2003 - Annan recommends extending UNIFIL
The UN secretary general has recommended yesterday for extending the mission of the UN forces working in Lebanon UNIFIL whose period expires on July 31st for six months. Lebanon-Israel, Politics, 7/25/2003 - Mamoun al-Homsi admitted to hospital Syria, Politics, 7/24/2003
- King Abdullah hold talks with Abbas Jordan-Palestine, Politics, 7/24/2003
- Governing council: priority for security, economy, end of Baath party, a federal system
The transitional Governing Council in Iraq issued a political statement in which it defined nine basic points for its work, mainly ensuring security, elimination of the Baath Party, drawing the foundation for a multilateral democratic federal system, and to revive the economy, denying simultaneously the existence of any difference between its members over leadership. Iraq, Politics, 7/24/2003 - Al-Adwa': Sudanese Umma council to resume dialogue with the government
The opposition Sudanese Umma party led by al-Sadeq al-Mahdi has decided to resume thew dialogue with the Sudanese government and the ruling National Congress party. The party nominated Omar Nour al-Daem, al-Mahdi's chairman, as head of the dialogue team. Sudan, Politics, 7/24/2003 - Central African fm holds talks with speakers of parliament chambers
Central African foreign affairs, regional integration and Francophonie minister, Abdou Karim Meckassoua, who started Monday a visit to Morocco, held here Tuesday separate talks with speakers of the Moroccan Chamber of Advisors and House of Representatives, respectively Mustapha Oukacha and Abdelouahed Radi, on means to reinforce bilateral economic cooperation and the Sahara question. Morocco-Central African Republic, Politics, 7/24/2003 - King Mohammed receives message from Senegalese president Morocco-Senegal, Politics, 7/24/2003
- Prince Moulay Rachid receives equatorial Guinea president Morocco-Equatorial Guinea, Politics, 7/24/2003
- Syrian - Lebanese parliamentary talks
Speaker of the Lebanese Parliament Nabih Berri received in Beirut yesterday Syrian People's Assembly Secretary Mohammed Mshantat and an accompanying delegation. Lebanon-Syria, Politics, 7/24/2003 - US Congress announces creation of congressional morocco caucus
The US Congress announced Tuesday the creation of a Congressional Morocco Caucus that aims to promote strategic relations binding Morocco and the US. Morocco-USA, Politics, 7/24/2003 - Al-Shara confers with EU ambassadors accredited in Damascus
Syria's Foreign Minister Farouk al-Shara met in Damascus yesterday ambassadors of the European Union's countries in Damascus in a luncheon held by Italian Ambassador in Damascus Mrs. Laura Meracian on the occasion of Italy's taking the presidency of the European Union. Syria-European Union, Politics, 7/24/2003 - Betrayer of Ode and Qusai is under US protection; Saddam's grandson fought until the end, last to be killed
The US army yesterday reaffirmed that Qusai and Ode Saddam Hussein were killed in al-Musil operation on Tuesday, announcing that the source who Betrayer them is now under the protection of the occupation forces and he had received 15 million dollars as a reward. Iraq-USA, Politics, 7/24/2003 - Syrian - Jordanian talks over al-Wahda dam Jordan-Syria, Politics, 7/24/2003
- Israeli warplanes violated the Lebanese airspace Lebanon-Israel, Politics, 7/24/2003
- Bremer says great progress has occurred in Iraq over past two weeks
The administrator of the Coalition Provisional Authority (CPA) in Iraq, L. Paul Bremer, said great progress has been achieved in improving the lives of the Iraqi people during the past two weeks. Iraq-USA, Politics, 7/24/2003 - Israel exports to Iraq might reach 100 million dollars
The Israeli exports institute said yesterday that the Israeli companies will not, more expectedly, win the possibility of joining the Iraqi market directly, at the beginning, but annual exports might reach indirectly 100 million dollars in the first three years. Iraq-Israel, Politics, 7/24/2003 - Occupation forces kill Ode, Qusai Saddam Hussein
The American occupation forces in Iraq said they killed the two sons of the toppled Iraqi President Saddam Hussein, Ode and Qusai, in an attack launched yesterday at the house of a tribe chieftain in Musil. To some, It was clear that the Americans were not careful to arrest the two men alive and avail the Iraqis the opportunity to try them over their crimes. Iraq-USA, Politics, 7/23/2003 - Sudanese intellectuals urge Bashir to oppose extremism
Hundreds of Sudanese intellectuals have urged the Sudanese president Omar Hassan al-Bashir to oppose for the spread of Islamic extremism which they said threaten the future of the country Sudan, Politics, 7/23/2003 - France says a solution to the sahara conflict should enjoy consent of concerned parties
France said on Monday that a solution to the Sahara conflict "will only be possible with the consent of the concerned parties." Morocco-France, Politics, 7/23/2003 - Syria did not receive invitation for any conference on Iraq: redeployment in Lebanon not under foreign pressure
The foreign information officials at the Syrian foreign ministry Butheina Shaaban said that the redeployment process carried out by the Syrian forces in Lebanon was made according to Taif accord. She denied that behind such a step were foreign pressures. Syria-Lebanon, Politics, 7/23/2003 - Mubarak calls for Iraqi elections: we will protect the peace process from its enemies
Egypt's President Hosni Mubarak yesterday called for having elections in Iraq very quickly "in order to end the disorder" which he considers as "threatening the Middle East region as a whole." Egypt-Iraq, Politics, 7/23/2003 - On the peace process in Sudan
Ghazi Salah Eddine, the advisor of the Sudanese President for peace affairs, has announced that IGAD secretariat had given a new proposal concerning the resumption of peace negotiations between the Sudanese government and the rebels in the Kenyan capital by the beginning of August. He expected that his government will receive a notification to this effect during the few coming days. Sudan, Politics, 7/23/2003 - Swedish NGO expresses concern to International Criminal Court over polisario crimes
The Swedish Association for the defense of Sahrawi refugees in Tindouf (ADESETI) expressed on Monday concern to the public prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, Luis Moreno Ocampo, over the crimes perpetrated by the Polisario (Algeria-backed secessionist group) against the Sahrawi population sequestered in Tindouf camps (southwestern Algeria). Morocco-Sweden, Politics, 7/23/2003 - A paper for Jalabi criticizes the UAE
Al-Mu'yamar ( conference ) paper, the mouthpiece of the Iraqi National Congress party which is led by Ahmed Chalabi yesterday criticized the United Arab Emirates over its consent to receive members of the former Iraqi regime on its territory. Iraq-United Arab Emirates, Politics, 7/23/2003 - American academician and Syria
American Academician, Andreas Strandberg has stressed that the Syrian stance towards the Palestinian cause and the Arab- Israeli struggle have a wide and popular support inside Syria and in the whole Arab states. Syria-USA, Politics, 7/23/2003 - Nouakchott closes Saudi charity establishments
News reports in Nouakchott said that the Mauritania authorities closed the Saudi Islamic call and guidance ( Dawa and Irshad) center and the office of the Saudi Islamic relief commission in Nouakchott. Mauritania-Saudi Arabia, Politics, 7/23/2003 - Morocco criticizes Le Monde for reproducing mandari's lies
Morocco's legal consultant, Ralph Boussier, wrote to French "Le Monde" daily criticizing its stories that reproduce fictions created by Hicham Mandari who pretends that he served as "advisor of the late King Hassan II" and that he holds a Moroccan diplomatic passport. Morocco, Politics, 7/23/2003 - Central Africa reaffirms support to Morocco's position in Sahara conflict Morocco-Central African Republic, Politics, 7/23/2003
- Al-Assad confers with al-Hariri Syria-Lebanon, Politics, 7/23/2003
- Syrian- Kuwaiti continued cooperation relations Kuwait-Syria, Politics, 7/23/2003
- Ivanov: Syria is keen to achieve peace in ME Syria-Russia, Politics, 7/23/2003
- Moussa criticizes Israeli practices against al-Aqsa mosque Regional-Israel, Politics, 7/23/2003
- Bahrain invites the Arab follow up committee to meet
Bahrain who presides over the current session of the meetings of the Arab League yesterday invited members of the Arab follow up committee of the Sharm esh Sheikh summit called for convening a meeting in Cairo during the two coming days. Bahrain-Regional, Politics, 7/23/2003 - Syria 's commitment to Barcelona operation appreciated Syria-European Union, Politics, 7/23/2003
- Morocco denies press reports that Pakistan ever recognized sahrawi republic Morocco-Pakistan, Politics, 7/23/2003
- Sharon hails settlers, challenges roadmap on settlements, bluffs world on outposts as outrageous reactions aroused Palestine-Israel, Politics, 7/23/2003
- Brazilian president mulls Arab-South American summit United Arab Emirates-Brazil, Politics, 7/22/2003
- Leader of Moroccan socialist party urges end of US occupation in Iraq to build democratic state
First secretary of the Moroccan Socialist Union of Popular Forces (USFP), Abderrahmane Youssoufi, said last week in Rome "respect of human rights and civil liberties in Iraq depends on the end of occupation, giving Iraqis rule over their own destiny and building a sovereign, democratic and unified Iraq." Morocco-Iraq, Politics, 7/22/2003 - Lebanese parties for unity of tracks with Syria Lebanon-Syria, Politics, 7/22/2003
- Syrian official source denies Israeli allegations Syria-Israel, Politics, 7/22/2003
- AL chief warns against Israeli escalations against Palestinians Palestine-Regional, Politics, 7/22/2003
- One woman, a journalist, al-Majali knocked out Jordan: a new government by Abul Ragheb
the Jordanian King asked the new government to "promote the political life and revitalize the role of the parties in the country," according to the source which asked to be anonymous. Jordan, Politics, 7/22/2003 - Saudi Arabia calls for a meeting to discuss Iraq and Palestine
Saudi Arabia's foreign minister Prince Saud al-Faisal yesterday in Cairo called for convening a nearby meeting for the Arab follow up and move committee at the "level of the foreign ministers" in order to discuss the Roadmap to peace and conditions in Iraq. Saudi Arabia-Regional, Politics, 7/22/2003 - Al-Shara holds telephone talks with Moussa Syria-Regional, Politics, 7/22/2003
- Largest security operations in Saudi Arabia to foil attacks
The Saudi authorities have announced foiling "terrorist schemes against vital positions" and arresting 16 persons and confiscating large amounts of weapons, ammunition, explosives and military equipment in Riyadh, al-Qasim and al-Sharqeyah areas, in one of the largest security operations carried out in the kingdom during the past years. Saudi Arabia, Politics, 7/22/2003 - Al-Assad confers with Spanish economy minister
Syria's President Bashar al-Assad received yesterday the Spanish Second Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Economy, Rodrigo Rato and an accompanying delegation. Syria-Spain, Politics, 7/22/2003 - Central African foreign minister starts visit to Morocco Morocco-Central African Republic, Politics, 7/22/2003
- Syria and signing the AA with the EU
Syria's Deputy Premier for Economic affairs, Muhammad al- Hussein, has asserted Syria's appreciation over Spain stances supporting Syria and her negotiations regarding the signing of the Syrian-European Association Agreements ( AA). Syria-Spain, Politics, 7/22/2003 - NBC: Bremer calls Iraq's reconstruction long-term process
"We're executing that strategy, it's going to take us time, it will cost money, and we will, unfortunately, have more casualties as we go forward. Iraq-USA, Politics, 7/22/2003 - Helping Morocco in democratic transition serves Andalusia's interests, spanish official Morocco-Spain, Politics, 7/22/2003
- Syria for boosting cooperation relations with Spain Syria-Spain, Politics, 7/22/2003
- UAE president undergone surgery in Switzerland Morocco-United Arab Emirates, Politics, 7/22/2003
- Zayed Center publishes New Study United Arab Emirates-Regional, Politics, 7/22/2003
- Al-Itihad: Talibani calls on the Pope to visit Iraq
The al-Itihad ( federation ) paper, mouthpiece of the Kurdstani National Federation party, said yesterday that the chairman of the Party Jalal Talibani called during a visit to the Vatican Pope John Paul II to visit Iraq and pray at the mass graves found there. Iraq-Vatican, Politics, 7/22/2003 - Egyptian journalist criticizes monopoly of authority by the ruling party
The Egyptian columnist who works for al-Ahram daily, Salamah Ahmad Salamah, yesterday criticized the "monopoly of the ruling" Democratic National Party of the authority. A matter which he says prevents any political reforms. Egypt, Politics, 7/21/2003 - Al-Assad in Saudi Arabia
Syria's President Bashar Al-Assad held talks in Riyadh on Sunday with Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Abdullah Ibn Abdul Aziz. Saudi Arabia-Syria, Politics, 7/21/2003 - Sabah al-Ahmad government: woman's rights is beginning of al-Islah fight
It can be said that the prime minister of the new Kuwaiti government Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmad al-Sabah has fired the spark of the first battle for reform (islah) he intends to wage before the 10th parliament. This, however, does not means it is the only fight. Kuwait, Politics, 7/21/2003 - Works of the Sudanese - Egyptian higher committee concluded in Khartoum
Sudan and Egypt have stressed the need of working to achieve peace in Sudan as soon as possible so as to maintain its territorial integrity and independence, This will be in the context of measures which guarantee freedoms, equality of human rights and duties for all Sudanese peoples. Sudan-Egypt, Politics, 7/21/2003 - Political reforms are under study in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia's second deputy Premier and defense minister Prince Sultan Bin Abdul Aziz has stressed during his meeting several days ago with Saudi intellectuals in Riyadh interested in national reforms that the political reform in his country is under study. Saudi Arabia, Politics, 7/21/2003 - Al-Faisal: we will not send forces to Iraq
Saudi Arabia's foreign minister Prince Saud al-Faisal has announced in a press conference held in Jeddah by the end of last week that Saudi Arabia will not take part in the peace keeping force in Iraq, unless that will be requested from an "Iraqi legitimate government." Saudi Arabia-Iraq, Politics, 7/21/2003 - Abul Ragheb to form a new government in Jordan
The Jordanian prime minister Ali Abul Ragheb has submitted his government's resignation to King Abdullah II, who was assigned for form a new government. Jordan, Politics, 7/21/2003 - US defense department creates new office to support Iraqi rebuilding
The report said the potential for chaos is becoming more real every day with small irregular militias threatening to wreak havoc in the absence of a strong coalition military presence. The report said people labeled U.S. "collaborators" have become assassination targets and the CPA's ability to provide basic services is being undermined by continuing attacks on coalition soldiers and civilians. Iraq-USA, Politics, 7/21/2003 - Al-Ahram: Omran outlines Syria's policy in interview with al-Ahram
Syria's Information Minister Adnan Omran has stressed that Syria is a central part in the stability balance of the Middle East. Syria, Politics, 7/21/2003 - L'opinion: Pakistan needs UN and OIC umbrella to send peace-keeping forces to Iraq
Pakistan will only send peace-keeping missions to Iraq under a mandate of the United Nations and the Organization of the Islamic Conference (OIC), Pakistani president, Gen. Pervez Musharraf, who paid an official visit to Morocco, told Morocan daily "L'opinion." Iraq-Pakistan, Politics, 7/21/2003 - Information minister confers with Turkish press delegation
Syria's Information Minister received yesterday evening at his office in Damascus the Turkish Journalist delegation which includes representatives of Bani Shafaq, Hurriyat and Sabah newspapers, N.T.V and Channel 7 news stations Syria-Turkey, Politics, 7/21/2003 - Al-Sader partisans denounce the occupation, two Americans were killed in al-Musil
Demonstrators threw stones at American soldiers who were guarding the headquarters of al-Najaf municipality during a demonstration which was attended by more than 10,000 persons of the supporters of the Shiite leader Muqtada al-Sader yesterday morning in protest of the American occupation forces cordoning al-Sader house in al-Najaf on Friday. Iraq-USA, Politics, 7/21/2003 - Al-Ayam: Sudanese groups warn against being ignored
The southern Sudanese military groups -- which signed with the government the two agreements of Khartoum and Fashouda for peace -- have warned against being ignored in the security and military arrangements included in the next peace agreements between the government and the rebels of southern Sudan. Sudan, Politics, 7/21/2003 - Arab parliamentarians deplores Israeli stances over Gaza, west bank
The Arab Parliamentarian Union has described the Israeli Knesset decision, that considers Gaza and the West Bank as unoccupied lands, a violation against the international law and the UN resolutions including resolutions No. 181, 194, 242, and 338. Israel-Regional, Politics, 7/21/2003 - Pakistani president ties relations with Israel to progress in peace process Palestine-Pakistan, Politics, 7/21/2003
- Pakistan supports peaceful settlement of Sahara issue Morocco-Pakistan, Politics, 7/21/2003
- Al-Watan: Yemeni- Saudi border committee Yemen-Saudi Arabia, Politics, 7/21/2003
- Egypt support for Syrian, Lebanese rights Egypt-Regional, Politics, 7/21/2003
- Sharon to visit India Israel-India, Politics, 7/21/2003
- Iraq: UN refugee chief calls return of Kurds displaced by Saddam Hussein a priority
The top United Nations refugee official Friday discussed with Iraqi Kurdish leaders the return of hundreds of thousands of people, mostly Kurds, forcibly displaced under Saddam Hussein's devastating "Arabization" policy, calling it a priority but one that also needed a fair solution for the Arabs brought in to replace them. Iraq-USA, Politics, 7/21/2003 - US seeks to establish a military base in Algeria
The Algerian daily L' Occidental De Oran said yesterday that the American government is negotiating with the Algerian authorities at the meantime over founding an American military base to the south of Algeria. Algeria-USA, Politics, 7/21/2003