Algerian Radio
National organizations and bodies have hailed the decision made by the President of the Republic, Mr. Abdelmadjid Tebboune, during the Council of Ministers meeting he presided over yesterday, Sunday, regarding the "regularization of the status of young Algerians abroad in precarious and irregular situations, who were deliberately misled and used as tools against their country."
In this context, the Higher Council for Youth (HCY) emphasized that "this sovereign measure reflects the State's constant commitment to protecting its citizens and preserving their bond with the motherland, in accordance with the law and the requirements of the supreme national interest." The Council further noted that it constitutes "a clear message that Algeria remains a homeland open to its children and concerned with their reintegration into the national fold, based on rules of responsibility and respect for the law, thereby strengthening trust between the citizen and State institutions."
In a statement, the President of the HCY’s Committee on Cooperation and International Relations, Abdelhakim Tarek Mahrouz, welcomed this decision, which enshrines "the principle that Algeria is a responsible State that does not abandon its children and addresses their problems through a comprehensive vision combining legal, social, and security dimensions, far from any malicious political manipulation or exploitation."
"This decision also reflects the unity of the national stance in managing the phenomenon of irregular migration," Mahrouz added, affirming that "the Algerian State is capable of handling these files with wisdom and sovereignty, distinguishing between social situations eligible for regularization and those linked to serious crimes threatening the security of the State and society."
He reaffirmed on this occasion that "the conscience of Algerian youth and their attachment to the homeland constitute a fundamental pillar to protect the country against attempts at defamation and harm," adding that "the sense of belonging among young Algerians to their homeland will remain a factor of stability and strength against rhetoric aimed at demoralizing or questioning State institutions."
For his part, the President of the "Meeting of Algeria's Youth" association, Abdelmalek Benlaouar, indicated that this directive "falls within a balanced, lucid national vision founded on a rigorous distinction between different situations, far from any generalization or malicious interpretation."
He specified that the appeal launched by the President of the Republic translates the approach of a responsible State and constitutes "manifest proof that Algeria adopts a rational approach reconciling legal rigor with the human dimension of such issues."
This appeal is part of "the President of the Republic's vision, based on a comprehensive approach placing the national interest at the forefront and addressing social issues with responsibility and equity," he added, noting that this vision proves that "the strength of the State is also measured by its capacity to integrate its children and address problems with wisdom, without compromising national sovereignty."
On this occasion, the same association stressed that Algeria remains "the frame of reference and space of belonging for its youth, whose future is built neither through flight nor rupture, but through work, positive participation, and contribution to the service of the country."
Meanwhile, Mohamed Hani, a member of the Committee on Foreign Affairs, Cooperation, and the National Community Abroad at the National People's Assembly (APN), highlighted the importance of this "courageous" decision initiated by the President. He stated it demonstrates once again that "our country has spared no effort to protect its children, including members of the national community established abroad," adding that this measure is designed to protect young people residing abroad in irregular situations from attempts at exploitation.
The Dynamic Movement of Algerians in France (MOUDAF) also welcomed the decision in a statement, calling it "a strong act of sovereignty, national protection, and reconciliation with a fragile segment of our youth, who have never ceased to belong to the Algerian nation, despite distance and precariousness."
This step reaffirms "the protective role of the Algerian State toward all its children, wherever they may be," noted MOUDAF, adding that it "cuts short attempts at manipulation, blackmail, and political weaponization exercised over these young people abroad and demonstrates a lucid and responsible reading of the migration phenomenon, far from simplistic or moralizing rhetoric."
By entrusting the implementation of this decision to its consulates abroad, the Algerian State "chooses accompaniment, dignity, and organized return, rather than abandonment or stigmatization," emphasized MOUDAF.
During the Council of Ministers meeting, the President of the Republic launched an appeal to young Algerians abroad in precarious and irregular situations, "who were deliberately misled by individuals who believed they could damage the State's credibility by using them abroad against their country. Most of these young people committed only minor infractions, such as fearing a simple summons by the police or the National Gendarmerie for questioning regarding facts related to public order or other similar reasons," according to a Council of Ministers communiqué.
Under this decision, and in perfect agreement among all institutions of the Republic, measures will be taken to regularize the status of these Algerian men and women, provided they commit not to reoffend. The implementation of procedures related to this decision will be managed by Algerian consulates abroad until the return of these children of Algeria to their motherland.
Excluded from this measure are perpetrators of violent crimes, drug trafficking, and arms trafficking, as well as any person who has collaborated with foreign security services with the intent of harming their homeland, Algeria.
