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Ali Benflis was born on 8 September, 1944 in Batna, Algeria, is an Algerian politician. Discover Ali Benflis's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 79 years old?

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Age 79 years old
Zodiac Sign Virgo
Born 8 September, 1944
Birthday 8 September
Birthplace Batna, Algeria
Nationality Algeria

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1944

Ali Benflis (على بن فليس; born 8 September 1944) is an Algerian politician who was Head of Government of Algeria from 2000 to 2004.

Benflis was born on 8 September 1944 in Batna, which is the fifth largest city in Algeria.

When he was 13 years old, Benflis lost his father and older brother during the Algerian War.

Benflis went to primary school in Batna, before earning his high school diploma from Hihi El Mekki High School in Constantine.

Benflis successively held the positions of General Secretary at the office of the Algerian President, as well as Chief of Staff at the Presidential Cabinet.

1968

He obtained his law degree in 1968 from The Faculty of Law and Economic Sciences University in Algeria.

He became a magistrate and was appointed judge at the Court of Blida in October 1968.

1969

It was shortly after this appointment, that he was posted in the central administration of the Ministry of Justice, where he became a sub-director of juvenile delinquency until the end of 1969.

1971

After that, he was appointed prosecutor at the Court of Batna until 1971.

From 1971 – 1974 Benflis was acting General-Attorney at the Court of Constantine.

It was during this time that he decided to cement his place in legal work, and join the bar.

1974

In 1974, he quickly proved to be one of the most influential lawyers of his generation.

1983

So much so, that his peers elected him President of the Lawyers for the Batna area from 1983 – 1985.

He was also elected as a member of the executive committee of the National Council of Lawyers during the same period.

1987

He is a founding member of the Algerian Human Rights League, which was set up on 11 November 1987 by the Minister of the Interior El Hadi Khediri and Major-General Larbi Belkheir, with the aim of counteracting the Ligue algérienne pour la défense des droits de l'homme.

This organization states that it aims to defend and promote human rights in Algeria, as well as educate citizens about democracy and good governance.

Benflis was a member of the executive committee of the Algerian Human Rights League, as well as a delegate for the country's eastern area.

In 1987, Benflis’ stature catapulted him to the position of President of the Bar for Batna.

1988

These influential posts were what led Ali Benflis to be appointed Minister of Justice in Algeria, in November 1988.

As minister of Justice (1988 – 1991), the justice system witnessed its deepest and most daring reforms.

One such measure was known as the Status of the Judicial Authorities, which established, for the first time, the independence of the judiciary.

Several other laws were passed under Benflis: The law governing the lawyers’ profession which reinforced the rights of the defence, the laws related to the professions of notaries and bailiffs as well as texts relating to the clerk's office.

He initiated the adoption of texts consolidating freedom and human rights such as the abolition of the banishment sentence and the elimination of the State Security Court.

He improved the prison conditions.

1991

Minister of Justice in three different governments, he will be remembered as the one who required from the authorities that certain judiciary guarantees be respected, such as the right of recourse and the right to a defending counsel for the people subjected to a measure of internment without trial taken in application of the 1991 decree instituting the Emergency State.

He will also be remembered because he resigned from the government when his request was not taken into account.

1998

His mandate ended on 9 November 1998.

2000

Ali Benflis was appointed Prime Minister of Algeria in August 2000.

2002

His mandate was renewed in June 2002.

During this time, he implemented a new style of governance based on dialogue and consultation.

His judicial expertise and open-mindedness allowed him to be able to defuse many social conflicts.

He obtained support from his social and economic partners for his legislative initiatives on economic and social reforms.

2003

In 2003, he became the general secretary of the National Liberation Front party.

2004

Benflis was a candidate in the 2004 presidential election, but the poll resulted in the re-election of Abdelaziz Bouteflika.

After that, he was appointed Head of the Government and Secretary-General of the FLN Party, and it was during this post when he ran for president in the 8 April 2004 election.

The results of that election were largely seen as distorted by fraud.

Ali Benflis is a veteran human rights activist.

Ali Benflis left the post of Prime Minister on 13 August 2004.

2014

Benflis ran yet again as an independent candidate in the 2014 Algerian presidential elections held on 17 April 2014.

The result was that Abdelaziz Bouteflika was reelected as president with 81.53% of the votes, with Benflis ending as runner-up with 12.18%.