Algeria Business
Pillar Programs
This U.S. Business Internship Program will provide talented young women from the Middle East unique opportunities to learn, in academic and practical settings, management and business skills while working in the dynamic and productive U.S. business environment. This hallmark program will establish substantive internships for skilled, qualified Arab businesswomen in cooperating U.S. businesses. Though a short-term program, its impact will last a lifetime. First internships will begin in Summer 2004. ... [Read More]
Algeria
The Constitution declares Islam to be the state religion and prohibits discrimination by providing various individual liberties. Though the Constitution does not specifically prohibit discrimination based on religious belief, the Government generally respects religious freedom in practice; however, there were some restrictions. There was no change in the status of respect for religious freedom during the period covered by this report. Islam is the only state-sanctioned religion, and the law limits the practice of other faiths, including prohibiting public assembly for purposes of practicing a faith other than Islam. However, the Government follows a de facto policy of tolerance by allowing, in limited instances, the conduct of religious services by registered, non-Muslim faiths in the capital, which are open to the public. The Government continues to require religious organizations to register; ... [Read More]
V. Country Narratives -- Countries A through G
The Gambia is a source, transit, and destination country for women and children trafficked for the purposes of sexual exploitation and forced domestic and commercial labor. Sex tourists from European countries such as the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Sweden, Norway, and Belgium exploit Gambian children. Children are trafficked from other countries in the region, mainly Senegal, Sierra Leone, Liberia, Ghana, and Nigeria, and internally from rural to urban areas, for forced work, including sexual exploitation, begging, street vending, and involuntary domestic servitude. Women are trafficked into The Gambia across its land borders and exploited in prostitution or involuntary domestic servitude. Ghanaian children are also trafficked to The Gambia for forced labor in the fishing industry. Children engage in prostitution in bars, hotels, and brothels with the knowledge of business proprietors and managers. ... [Read More]
Algeria
The Constitution declares Islam to be the state religion but prohibits discrimination based on religious belief, and the Government generally respects this right in practice; however, there were some restrictions. There was no change in the status of respect for religious freedom during the period covered by this report. Islam is the only state-sanctioned religion, and the law limits the practice of other faiths; however, the Government follows a de facto policy of tolerance by not inquiring into the religious practices of individuals. Self-proclaimed radical Muslim terrorists continue to justify their killing of security force members and civilians by referring to interpretations of religious texts; however, the level o ... [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]
Calendar of Events
MEPI Business Women Interns Close of Program Session ... Amman, JordanBusiness Women's Summit ... Business Training for Media ... [Read More]
Algeria
In response to the terrorist threat, the U.S. Government substantially reduced the number of U.S. Government personnel in Algeria during the 1990s. Currently, Embassy staffing is gradually increasing, and Embassy services are returning toward normalcy. U.S. government employees now travel on official and personal business by commercial carriers to, from and within Algeria. U.S. citizens should carefully consider the security implications of traveling on regularly scheduled public ground transport and in taxis. ... [Read More]
Algeria
Commercial Law Development Program Initiative for Open and Pluralistic Media in Arabic Speaking Countries Treasury Debt Reform Technical Assistance Coalition Building and Management Training for Political Parties, Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO) and Civil Society Organizations (CSO) MEPI Arabic-language Early Reading Program Middle East Finance Corporation (MEFC) Due Diligence Democratic Strengthening Legislative Strengthening Partnership for Financial Excellence Part II MEET (Middle East Entrepreneur Training) in ... [Read More]
U.S. Department of State FOIA Electronic Reading Room - Key Officers
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Algeria (12/04)
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