Hachemi Djiar is an Algerian politician who served as the wali of several Algerian provinces and as Minister of Youth and Sports between 2007 and 2012.
Hachemi Djiar | |
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 Djiar speaking to the OSCE in 2016 | |
| Minister of Youth and Sports of Algeria | |
| In office June 4, 2007 – September 3, 2012 | |
| President | Abdelaziz Bouteflika |
| Preceded by | Yahia Guidoum |
| Succeeded by | Mohamed Tahmi |
| Minister of Communications | |
| In office May 25, 2006 – June 4, 2007 | |
| Preceded by | Boujemaa Hishour |
| Succeeded by | Abdel Rachid Boukerzaza |
| 12th wali of Algiers Province | |
| In office September 20, 1987 – July 29, 1990 | |
| Preceded by | Cherif Rahmani |
| Succeeded by | Mohamed Ouachene Oussedik |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 2, 1946 Batna, Batna Province, French Algeria |
| Political party | FLN |
Djiar was born on June 2, 1946, in Batna, French Algeria. His first role in the Algerian government was as advisor to the president in 1975.[1] In 1979, Djiar joined the Ministry of the Interior and served as head of the dairas of Draâ El Mizan and Bordj Menaïel. He then served as the secretary-general of Tizi Ouzou Province, Guelma Province, Sidi Bel Abbès Province, Annaba Province, and Algiers Province.[2] From 1984 to 1987, he served as wali of Boumerdès Province and then from 1987 to 1990 as wali of Algiers Province.[3][4]
On May 25, 2006, Djiar was named as Communications Minister.[5] He held this position until 2007, when he was elected as a deputy in the People's National Assembly and then appointed as Minister of Youth and Sports that same year.[6] In 2009, Djiar supported the Algerian national football team when they were attacked by Egyptian supporters.[7][8] Djiar called for calm during the 2011 Algerian self-immolations.[9]
In his free time, Djiar writes in L'Expression, an Algerian newspaper.[10]
References
edit- ^ "Journel Officiel de la Republique Algerienne" [Official Journal of Algeria] (PDF). 1980-07-01. Retrieved 2024-07-10.
- ^ "Journal Officiel de la Republique Algerienne" [Official Journal of Algeria]. 1983-10-11. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2021-11-13. Retrieved 2024-07-10.
- ^ "Journal Officiel de la Republique Algerienne" [Official Journal of Algeria]. 1984-06-19. Archived from the original on 2021-11-06. Retrieved 2024-07-10.
- ^ "Journal Officiel de la Republique Algerienne" [Official Journal of Algeria]. 1987-09-30. Archived from the original on 2021-11-13. Retrieved 2024-07-10.
- ^ "Belkhadem names Hachemi Djiar Communications Minister". Kuwait News Agency. 2006-05-25. Retrieved 2024-07-10.
- ^ "Députés nommés au gouvernement". apn-dz.org. Archived from the original on 2014-02-19. Retrieved 2024-07-10.
- ^ "Algerians celebrate despite defeat". FOX Sports. 2010-01-29. Retrieved 2024-07-10.
- ^ "Algerian footballers attacked before Egypt game". Reuters. November 12, 2009. Retrieved July 9, 2024.
- ^ "Overnight riots in Algeria leave two dead". BBC News. 2011-01-08. Retrieved 2024-07-10.
- ^ Djiar, Hachemi (July 10, 2024). "De larges perspectives d'application". L'Expression. Retrieved July 9, 2024.