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Published on 2024-04-07 12:53:35
In an exclusive interview with Diasporadz, Zoubida Assoul, president of the Union for Change and Progress (UCP), addresses various aspects of the Algerian political scene.
Asked about the announcement of the early presidential election by President Abdelmadjid Tebboune, Assoul emphasizes that it is more of an advancement of the election date. She highlights the lack of transparency in the reasons behind this decision, stressing the need for a clear explanation to the people.
Zoubida Assoul, president of the Union for Change and Progress (UCP), also discussed the political situation in Algeria in this interview with Diasporadz. She analyzes in particular the decision of President Abdelmadjid Tebboune to advance the date of the presidential election to September 7, 2024.
According to her, it is more of an “advanced election” than an early election. This decision, while legal according to Article 91 of the Constitution, raises questions about its legitimacy and real motivations. Madame Assoul insists on the importance of total transparency in this electoral process and the need to clearly inform the Algerian people about the reasons for this advancement.
Furthermore, the president of the UCP also highlights the precarious human rights situation in Algeria. Despite constitutional commitments, repression and abuse of power persist, leaving many citizens, including journalists and political activists, in a difficult situation.
She calls for a more proactive foreign policy, based on mutual respect and cooperation, to address current geopolitical challenges. Madame Assoul emphasizes the urgency of improving the human rights situation in Algeria and the government’s responsibility in this regard.
Controversies raised by Assoul around Tebboune’s State Visit to France
In the same interview, Assoul expresses skepticism about President Tebboune’s official visit to France shortly after the early presidential election. She sees this as an attempt to strengthen his power, thus compromising the credibility of Algerian institutions.
The confirmation of President Tebboune’s State Visit to France raises questions, particularly due to its proximity to the date of the presidential election. Zoubida Assoul raises concerns about the impartiality of the electoral process and the integrity of the institutions, and also criticizes the lack of transparency and consultation with the Algerian people in this decision. For her, this visit compromises the credibility of the institutions and harms democracy in Algeria.
Assoul highlights the crucial role of the Algerian diaspora in the process of change. She encourages active participation of the diaspora in the development of the country and in the promotion of democratic values.
In conclusion, Zoubida Assoul proposes initiatives to strengthen ties between the diaspora and Algeria, including development projects and exchange programs. For the president of the UCP, the diaspora represents a major asset for the future of Algeria and must be fully mobilized in this direction.
Read the original article(French) on Algerie 360
