Algeria Hotel
Appendix A -- Chronology of Significant International Terrorist Incidents, 2003 (Revised 6/22/04)
On 19 August 2003, in Baghdad, Iraq, a truck drove into the driveway of the Canal Hotel housing the headquarters of the United Nations, was stopped by a security guard, then moved a few feet and exploded, killing 23 (three U.S. citizens and the UN Secretary General’s Special Representative in Iraq) and wounding 100. It also badly damaged several stories of the Canal Hotel and other buildings almost a mile away, according to press reports. The arrested suspects stated the bomb was meant to go off in the hotel lobby, beneath a scheduled meeting of U.S. officials on the second floor. ... [Read More]
Algeria
Rally for Democratic Culture (RCD) members lodged a formal complaint to the Ministry of Justice for the 3-day detainment without formal charges of a party member from May 5 through May 8. In October a human rights attorney who had frequently aligned himself with the RCD was beaten by unknown assailants outside of the El Aurassi Hotel. RCD officials alleged that "aspects of the Government" were involved in the attack. ... [Read More]
May
1111--05/12/03 Interview with Israel Television Channel Two; David Citadel Hotel, Jerusalem ... 1111--05/11/03 Secretary of State Colin L. Powell And Palestinian Prime Minister Mahmoud Abbas; Oasis Intercontinental Hotel, Jericho ... 1111--05/22/03 Interview with French Television 1 (TF-1); Intercontinental Hotel; Paris, France ... [Read More]
US Department Of State Post Report
Dry cleaning services are limited and some personnel have their items delivered to a local hotel for the service because it simply is not available in town. Because it is a hotel, the service is expensive and takes longer than normal to have your items returned. ... The regular workweek is Saturday through Wednesday, from 8 am to 5 pm, with a one-hour break for lunch. Housing Temporary QuartersLast Updated: 7/3/2005 9:54 AM Permanently assigned embassy employees generally move directly to the house or apartment that will be assigned to them for their tour. There are 6 small TDY apartments located on the Oued Compound that are used to house TDY personnel on an as needed basis or permanently assigned personnel waiting to move in their quarters. In addition, there are four hotels that the embassy has approved for other TDY personnel. [Read More]
Algeria
Armed terrorists entered private homes either to kill or kidnap residents or to steal weapons, valuables, or food (see Section 1.a.). After massacres that took place in their villages, numerous civilians fled their homes. Armed terrorist groups consistently used threats of violence to extort money from businesses and families across the country. Section 2 Respect for Civil Liberties, Including: a. Freedom of Speech and Press The Constitution provides for freedom of speech and press; however, the Government restricted these rights in practice. The Penal Code imposed high fines and prison terms of up to 24 months for defamation or "insult" of government figures, including the President, members of Parliament, judges, members of the military and "any other authority of public order." Those convicted face prison sentences that range from 3 to 24 months and fines of $715 to 7,150 (50,000 to 500,000 dinars). During the year, at least 96 prosecuti ... [Read More]
2003
1111--12/03/03 Press Briefing With Algerian Foreign Minister Belkhadem; Hilton Hotel; Algiers, Algeria ... [Read More]
December
1111--12/03/03 Press Briefing With Algerian Foreign Minister Belkhadem; Hilton Hotel; Algiers, Algeria ... [Read More]
Algeria
Four journalists were imprisoned for the first time, unlike in previous years when only fines were imposed. The most prominent case was against Mohamed Benchicou, the managing editor of the opposition paper Le Matin and author of a book critical of the president, "Bouteflika--An Algerian Imposter." In February, plainclothes policemen instructed several bookstores not to display Benchicou's book or attempt to sell it; otherwise their copies would be seized. According to the independent press, Minister of the Interior Zerhouni ordered the police to conduct an investigation to determine the publisher of the book and to take all measures to prevent the book from being marketed. Police searched vehicles and the headquarters of Le Matin for copies of the book. Others were detained for questioning by plainclothes policemen in Algiers: Saida Azzouz, a journalist for Le Matin; Ali Dilem, the cartoonist for Liberte; and Hamou L'hadj Azouaou, a chauffeur for Le Matin. While no official reason ... [Read More]
Press Briefing With Algerian Foreign Minister Belkhadem
Hilton Hotel ... [Read More]
Algeria
CRIME: The crime rate in Algeria is moderately high and increasing. Serious crimes have been reported in which armed men posing as police officers have entered homes of occupants, and robbed them at gunpoint. False roadblocks/checkpoints have been employed to rob motorists. Some of these incidents resulted in the murder of the vehicles' occupants. Armed carjacking is also a serious problem. Petty theft and home burglary occur frequently, and muggings are on the rise, especially after dark in the cities. Theft of contents and parts from parked cars, pick pocketing, theft on trains and buses, theft of items left in hotel rooms and purse snatching are common. Alarms, grills, watchdogs and/or guards protect most foreigners' residences. ... [Read More]
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