The former number two of the outlawed Algerian Islamic Salvation Front (FIS), Ali Belhadj, has been indicted by the Algerian authorities of inciting armed rebellion and acting against state security. Belhadj appeared before a magistrate in the Algerian city of Bab El Oued, who decided to let him take his statement after released on bail pending trial, which will probably take place in the coming weeks.Earlier this month, Belhadj and was interrogated by authorities in connection with the riots that erupted in several cities in Algeria in the wake of protests by the country's delicate economic situation. The former leader of the FIS appeared last 07 days before a judge and dismissed the charges of incitement to rebellion, and of acting against state security.
Following the hearing, is likely to be judged Belhadj soon, "perhaps two or three weeks and you face a severe penalty," said a lawyer close to local Islamist circles who requested anonymity. Belhadj, who is regarded as one of the most radical leaders of the FIS, was jailed in 1992 and served a dozen years, as well as the movement's leader, Abasi Madani, currently in exile in Qatar.
After serving the sentence, Belhadj was released to the prohibition from engaging in any political activity.
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