Mostefa Belloucif (April 2, 1939 – January 14, 2010) was an Algerian military officer who served as the chief of staff of the People's National Army (1984 – 1986) and secretary general of the Ministry of National Defense (1986 – 1987).[1] Regarded as one of the central figures of the Algerian socialist regime, he also served as military adviser to Chadli Bendjedid, third president of Algeria.[2]
Mostefa Belloucif | |
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| Born | April 2, 1939 Marsa Ben M'Hidi, Algeria |
| Died | January 14, 2010 (aged 70) Algiers, Algeria |
| Buried | El Alia Cemetery, Algeria |
| Allegiance |  Algeria |
| Service/ |  Algerian People's National Army |
| Years of service | 1957–1986 |
| Rank | Major general |
| Commands | Chief of Staff of the People's National Army (1984–1986) |
| Battles/wars | Algerian War of Independence |
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Biography
editMostefa Belloucif was born on April 2, 1939, in Marsa Ben M'Hidi, Algeria. His early years coincided with the final stages of Algeria's fight for independence from French colonial rule.[1] He was the first Algerian military officer of to hold the rank of major general.[3][4]
Belloucif joined the Armée de Libération Nationale (ALN), the military wing of the National Liberation Front (FLN), at the age of 18, during the Algerian War of Independence.[5] Following Algeria's independence in 1962, Belloucif continued his military career with the newly established Algerian People's National Army (ANP).[6]
In 1986, Beloucif, was forcibly retired from the service after opposing the government to an arms agreement with France.[7]
In 1992, Belloucif was convicted and sentenced to 20 years in prison by the military tribunal of Blida on corruption charges that were later found to be unfounded.[8] He was eventually acquitted and rehabilitated, with the court recognizing the false nature of the charges against him.[9]
Belloucif's is also known for his contributions to the structure and strategy of the Algerian military, although his later years were marred by legal battles.[9]
Belloucif died on January 14, 2010, in Algiers at the age of 70.[10] He is buried in El Alia Cemetery, Algeria.[11]
References
edit- ^ a b "Le général Beloucif inhumé hier au cimetière d'El-Alia". Djazairess (in French). Retrieved 26 Sep 2024.
- ^ Murphy, Kim (4 Jan 1993). "Inquiry Decries Lax Security at Slaying of Algerian Chief : Assassination: Boudiaf's killer is never seen in hourlong videotape. Nation reels amid political chaos". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 26 Sep 2024.
- ^ "Décès de Beloucif, premier et plus jeune général-major, en Algérie – الشروق أونلاين". الشروق أونلاين (in Arabic). 15 Jan 2010. Retrieved 27 Sep 2024.
- ^ "ALGÉRIE : confirmation d'un scandale au ministère de la défense Le pouvoir engage la lutte contre la corruption". Le Monde.fr (in French). 29 Apr 1992. Retrieved 27 Sep 2024.
- ^ "Décès de Beloucif, premier et plus jeune général-major, en Algérie – الشروق أونلاين". الشروق أونلاين (in Arabic). 15 Jan 2010. Retrieved 26 Sep 2024.
- ^ "Décès du général-major Beloucif Mostafa". vitaminedz.com (in French). Retrieved 26 Sep 2024.
- ^ Serres, Thomas (10 Aug 2021). "The Hydra and its People. The Algerian Political System's Contradictions". Fondazione Internazionale Oasis. Retrieved 26 Sep 2024.
- ^ "ALGÉRIE:la lutte contre la corruption L'inculpation du général Belloucif pourrait précéder celle de l'ancien président Chadli". Le Monde.fr (in French). 5 May 1992. Retrieved 26 Sep 2024.
- ^ a b "Confidences du général-major Beloucif – Algeria-Watch". Algeria-Watch – Informations sur la situation des droits humains en Algérie (in French). 19 Jan 2010. Retrieved 27 Sep 2024.
- ^ "Le général Beloucif a été empêché de se soigner à l'étranger selon Ali Haroun ! (Vidéo)". Le Matin d'Algérie (in French). Retrieved 26 Sep 2024.
- ^ "Affaire du général-major Mostefa Beloucif, par Oukazi, Nezzar, Brahimi – الهوقار". Hoggar (in French). 6 Feb 2010. Retrieved 27 Sep 2024.