Chadli-Bendjedid-Obituary

Chadli Bendjedid

Obituary

ALGIERS, Algeria (AP) - Former Algerian President Chadli Bendjedid, who gave the country a multiparty political system before he was overthrown in a 1992 military coup, died Saturday at a military hospital, the state news agency said. He was 83.

Bendjedid, who became president in 1979, presided over a series of political reforms that allowed for competitive legislative and municipal elections.

But when an Islamist party swept the first round of parliamentary elections, Algeria's powerful generals stepped in, ousted Benjedid and canceled the elections in 1992.

The coup prompted an armed resistance that turned into a decade-long civil war, which tore the country apart and claimed at least 200,000 lives.

Bendjedid was kept under house arrest hundreds of miles from the capital until 1999, when he was freed.

He was admitted to the Mohamed Seghir Nekkache military hospital last week for kidney-related problems, the state news agency re ported, citing family members.

AOMAR OUALI, Associated Press


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I am deeply sorry for the loss of your dear loved one. May God's love comfort and strengthen your family during this difficult time John 16:22

With deepest sympathy to the Bendjedid family during your time of grief, Psalms 46:1 tells us that God is for us a refuge and strength, a help that is readily to be found during difficult times. May God provide you with peace and comfort to endure the days ahead.

To the Bendjedid Family,
"The LORD is waiting to show his mercy to you. He wants to ...comfort you. He will bless everyone who waits for his help."(Isaiah 30:18) Holy Bible Easy-to-Read Version
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My sincere sympathy to the Bendjedid family. May you find comfort in the loving words of God at Psalms 55:22.
Jem D. Florida

During this time of sorrow, may the family look to God for comfort and strength, "He will comfort all the mourning ones". Isaiah 61:2

Please accept my condolences for your loss.
May the God of tender mercies give you comfort during this time. (2 Corin. 1:3, 4).
Sincerely,