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Algerian Judiciary Investigates Properties of Gaid Salah’s Family

File photo: Ahmed Gaïd Salah. AP
File photo: Ahmed Gaïd Salah. AP
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Algerian Judiciary Investigates Properties of Gaid Salah’s Family

File photo: Ahmed Gaïd Salah. AP
File photo: Ahmed Gaïd Salah. AP

Algeria’s security services have launched a thorough investigation into properties and investments made by the family of late Ahmed Gaid Salah, the powerful Algerian general and army chief.

Salah died on Dec. 23 last year. He was the country's deputy minister of defense and had supported protesters who called for the resignation of president Abdelaziz Bouteflika.

A report published Thursday by Al Watan newspaper said that the Dar El Beida Tribunal in Algiers banned the two sons of Gaid Salah, Adel and Boumediene, from travelling abroad.

It said both men are now subject to a judicial inquiry into the properties and companies, which Gaid Salah’s family owned when the Algerian army chief was in power.

A judicial source said that the prosecution placed a number of Gaid Salah family members and other figures and businessmen on the list of persons banned from travelling on suspicion of corruption.

The same source said that a decision was taken to launch investigations with Gaid Salah’s two sons after their names came up during the interrogation of Guermit Bounouira, a former private secretary to Gaid Salah, who fled Algeria on March 5 to seek asylum in exchange for highly sensitive information and documents.

Bounouira was handed over by Turkey to the Algerian authorities last month. He is in detention in the military prison of Blida on charges of high treason.

The newspaper said that investigations with Gaid Salah’s family revolve around their properties in the eastern town of Annaba.

The family also owns a number of buildings and a newspaper, Edough News, run by Adel Gaid Salah.

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Lebanon's Al-Rahi: Neutrality is the Foundation of the National Pact

Lebanon’s Maronite Patriarch Beshara al-Rahi (NNA)
Lebanon’s Maronite Patriarch Beshara al-Rahi (NNA)
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Lebanon's Al-Rahi: Neutrality is the Foundation of the National Pact

Lebanon’s Maronite Patriarch Beshara al-Rahi (NNA)
Lebanon’s Maronite Patriarch Beshara al-Rahi (NNA)

Maronite Patriarch Beshara al-Rahi on Sunday called for adopting a policy of neutrality as an effective solution to Lebanon’s current political, social and sectarian crises.

“Neutrality is the foundation of Lebanon's National Pact and not a substitute for it,” the Patriarch said in his Sunday sermon.

Al-Rahi praised President Joseph Aoun's oath and spoke about the trust people have in Prime Minister-designate Nawaf Salam.

“The Lebanese people feel reassured when they listen to the principles that President Aoun intends to follow, in addition to the promises made by world leaders to support Lebanon and help it achieve economic, social and financial growth,” al-Rahi said.

He added that citizens have also placed their trust in the PM-designate, expressing hope for the swift formation of a government in collaboration with the President.

The Patriarch commended Aoun for his pledge to adopt positive neutrality in his inaugural speech, noting that this promise has provided much-needed comfort to many citizens.

He also highlighted the President’s efforts to align neutrality with economic reforms, such as promoting high-quality exports, attracting tourism, and driving economic recovery.

According to al-Rahi, these initiatives underscore that neutrality not only strengthens national unity but also creates the foundation for stability, growth, and prosperity.

Also, the Patriarch reiterated that Lebanon’s identity is not defined by dominance but by its unique role as a beacon of freedom and coexistence between Christians and Muslims.

For Lebanon to fulfill its mission as a bridge between cultures and religions, he affirmed, it must adopt an active and positive stance of neutrality.

“Positive neutrality is a political doctrine that avoids alignment with conflicting regional or international blocs while remaining committed to just causes globally, such as the right of peoples to independence,” al-Rahi said.

He further emphasized that neutrality is a cornerstone of Lebanon’s National Pact and offers the most effective solution to the country’s ongoing political, social, and sectarian crises.

Aoun's election and the designation of a new premier have increased optimism for Lebanon’s future.

Salam will likely present this week his government lineup to Aoun, who must sign the formation decree. Parliament will then convene to issue a vote of confidence for the new government.