Abdellah Belhouchet (1924 – September 16, 2003) was an Algerian military officer and nationalist activist, best known for his role during the Algerian War of Independence and in the development of the Algerian People's National Army (ANP).[1] Belhouchet assumed various positions throughout his military career, including chief of staff of the People's National Army from 1986 to 1988, and served as deputy minister of National Defense.[2] He was also a member of the National Council of the Algerian Revolution and the Revolutionary Council and military advisor to president Chadli Bendjedid.[3]
Abdellah Belhouchet | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1924 Souk Ahras, Algeria |
| Died | 2003 (aged 78–79) Blida, Algeria |
| Allegiance |  Algeria |
| Service |  Algerian People's National Army |
| Years of service | 1954–1989 |
| Rank | Major general |
| Commands | Chief of Staff (1986–1988) |
| Battles / wars | Algerian War |
| Other work | Military Advisor to the president Chadli Bendjedid (1988–1989) |
Biography
editBelhouchet was born in Souk Ahras, Algeria. He initially joined the French military during the Indochina War before returning to Algeria, where he became involved with the National Liberation Army (ALN) at the onset of the armed struggle for independence from French colonial rule.[1]
Role in the War of Independence
editDuring the War of Liberation, Belhouchet was appointed to the National Council of the Algerian Revolution (CNRA) in 1957. He played central role to the ALN in coordinating military operations and organizing revolutionary activities against French forces.[1]
Post-independence career
editFollowing Algeria's independence in 1962, Belhouchet focused on structuring and organizing the ANP, the successor to the ALN. He held several key military positions, including serving as the chief of staff of the ANP from November 22, 1986, until November 1988. In addition, he was appointed deputy minister of National Defense and oversaw the General Inspectorate of the ANP, which underscored his influence within the military hierarchy.[1]
In November 1988, following the October riots, he was reassigned as a military advisor to president Chadli Bendjedid. His departure from the position of chief of staff was part of a broader reshuffle aimed at modernizing the military leadership and reducing its political involvement.[4]
Belhouchet died on September 16, 2003, in Blida, Algeria, at the age of 80.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c d e "Le général-major à la retraite, Abdallah Belhouchet, n'est plus". Djazairess (in French). Retrieved 27 Sep 2024.
- ^ "ALGERIE Remaniement de la hiérarchie militaire". Le Monde.fr (in French). 18 Nov 1988. Retrieved 27 Sep 2024.
- ^ Aboud, Hichem (2 Oct 2023). "Tebboune organises the services of the presidency: to what end?". Atalayar. Retrieved 27 Sep 2024.
- ^ "ALGÉRIE : conseiller du président Le général Belhouchet quitte ses fonctions". Le Monde.fr (in French). 17 Aug 1989. Retrieved 27 Sep 2024.
Further reading
edit- "JPRS ID: 8803 NEAR EAST/NORTH AFRICA REPORT". CIA FOIA (foia.cia.gov). 1 Nov 2016. Retrieved 27 Sep 2024.