VOL. XXXIII

NO. 43

30-JULY-1990

Algeria

Algeria Appoints Defense Minister in Cabinet Reshuffle

Algerian President Chadli Benjedid has appointed a Defense Minister for thefirst time since Algeria became independent in 1962 - the defense portfoliohas up till now always been retained by the President - in a cabinet reshuffleannounced on 25 July involving changes at seven other ministries. The newDefense Minister, Major General Khaled Nezzar, was appointed Chief of Staff ofthe armed forces two months...