Government of Algeria

“ The aim of the institutions is to ensure equality of rights and duties of all citizens, men and women, by removing the obstacles which hinder the progress of human beings and impede the effective participation of all in the political, economic, social and cultural life. ”

“ Algeria does not resort to war in order to undermine the legitimate sovereignty and the freedom of other peoples. It puts forth its efforts to settle international disputes through peaceful means. Article 27 [Liberation, Self-Determination] Algeria associates itself with all the peoples fighting for their political and economic liberation, for the right of self determination and against any racial discrimination. ”

“ The belief in the collective chokes allowed the people to achieve great successes, characterized by the recovery of the national resources and the building of a State exclusively for the benefit of the people and exercising freely its powers and without any external pressures. ”

“ Gathered in the national movement and later within the National Front of Liberation, the Algerian people have made great sacrifices in order to assume their collective destiny in the framework of recovered freedom and cultural identity and to build authentic people's democratic constitutional institutions. ”

“ Algeria, being a land of Islam, an integral Part of the Great Maghreb, an Arab land, a Mediterranean and African country is proud of the radiance of its 1st of November Revolution and is honored by the respect the country gained and knew how to preserve it through its engagement towards the just causes in the world. ”

“ The law may forbid or limit the strike in the field of national defense and security or in any public service or activity of vital interest for the community. Article 58 [Family] The family gains protection from the State and the society.
Article 59 [Youths] The living conditions of the citizens under the age of working or those unable or can never be able to work are guaranteed.
Article 60 [Duty to Obey Laws]
Ignorance of the law is no excuse. Every person should abide by the Constitution and comply with the laws of the Republic. ”

“ Strong with their deeply rooted spiritual values and preserving their traditions of solidarity and justice, the people are confident in their ability to participate efficiently in the cultural, social and economic progress of the present and future world. ”

“ Public property belongs to the national collectivity. It includes the underground, the mines and quarries, the natural resources of energy, the mineral, natural and living resources in the various national maritime areas, waters and forests. ”

“ Chapter IV - Rights and Liberties Article 29 [Equality Before the Law, No Discrimination] All citizens are equal before the law. No discrimination shall prevail because of bind, race, sex, opinion or any other personal or social condition or circumstance. ”

“ Expropriation can be carried out only within the framework of the law. It gives right to a prior, just and fair compensation. Article 21 [Public Interest] The functions in the State institutions should neither be a source of wealth nor a means of being for the service of private interests. ”

“ The person held in custody has the right to be immediately in contact with his family. The extension of the period of custody can occur, exceptionally, only within the conditions established by the law. ”

“ The political parties cannot resort to partisan propaganda on the elements mentioned in the previous paragraph. Any obedience, in any form of the political parties to foreign interests or parties is forbidden. No political party can resort to any form of any nature of violence or constraint. ”

“ Algeria works for the reinforcement of international cooperation and to the development of friendly relations among States, on equal basis, mutual interest and non interference in the internal affairs. ”