Algeria .. Taboun forms a committee to amend the constitution

Algerian President Abdel Majid Taboun today formed a committee to amend the constitution charged with drafting proposals to revise and amend the constitution, in line with the promises he made during his election campaign, in a move aimed at helping to end the political crisis raging for nearly a year.

According to a statement by the Presidency of the Republic, "Amending the constitution is the cornerstone in the construction of the new republic, in order to achieve the demands of our people that are expressed by the popular movement."

According to the statement, Taboun intends to "carry out an in-depth reform of the constitution as promised, with the aim of facilitating the emergence of new governance patterns and the establishment of the pillars of the new Algeria."

This committee proposes, according to the statement, "any measure that would improve the guarantees that guarantee the independence of the judges, enhance the rights of citizens and guarantee their exercise of them, and strengthen the ethics of public life, as well as re-consideration of the supervisory and consulting institutions."

The President’s Office said in a statement that it would have three months for the new constitutional committee, which includes 17 members, to present proposals for discussion, then to be sent to Parliament and then to be finally put to voters in a referendum.

It is noteworthy that the constitutional amendment committee is chaired by a member of the United Nations International Law Commission, Ahmed Araba.

Commission and tasks
Algerian radio reported that the committee will undertake "analysis and evaluation of all aspects of the organization and functioning of state institutions, provided that the President of the Republic submit proposals and recommendations for the purpose of strengthening the democratic system based on political pluralism and the circulation of power, safeguarding our country from all forms of unilateral authority, and ensuring effective separation of powers and a better balance Among them, this is by adding more harmony to the functioning of the executive branch and restoring the parliament, especially in its oversight function of government activity. "

Taboun was elected last month to replace veteran President Abdelaziz Bouteflika, who was forced to step down in April, amid mass protests that have continued since then to demand a comprehensive change in the structure of the ruling regime.

The protesters, who opposed a presidential election, argue that any elections held in light of the old guard's continued dominance of power are illegal. Tens of thousands who are still demonstrating weekly, refused Tabun's invitation to dialogue.