Algerian President Bouteflika promises crackdown on corruption

Abdelaziz Bouteflika has faith in Algeria's judiciary Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika has claimed that his government is serious about tackling corruption, and has promised to hold accountable anyone found guilty under the law. In a message read by presidential adviser Mohamed Ali Boughazi at a national seminar to mark the 51st anniversary of Victory Day in Tébessa, Bouteflika emphasised the importance of actively pursuing corrupt individuals and bringing them to justice.
The Algerian head of state said that the government's policy aims to restore the rights of the Algerian people.
"In relation to illicit enrichment of public funds and the rights of the national community, the law will apply in all its rigour, because the state is determined to impose the seriousness and integrity in the work and will not hesitate to hold accountable anyone found guilty in the eyes of the law, while ensuring the rights of the looted," he explained.
Bouteflika outlined the various anti-corruption programmes currently underway across Algeria and proudly declared that they are being led by "honest and efficient workers."
The president said that he had faith in the Algerian judicial system to implement the law of the land in corruption cases and to protect Algerians and their possessions against people who seek personal gains.
"Our duties require the state to be strong and to fully exercise its power in accordance with the laws of the Republic, in order to protect life, property and dignity of citizens," he asserted.
Bouteflika called on the Algerian people to unite and work together in the national interest.
Victory Day, March 19 1962, marks the end of the Algerian War, and the beginning of negotiations between France and FLN, which led ultimately led to the independence of Algeria.