ALGIERS – Monday, 06 February 2023 (APS) – At the behest of the President of the Republic, Abdelmadjid Tebboune, the Minister of Interior, Local Authorities and National Planning, Brahim Merad gave instructions to send the first group of Civil Protection, composed of 89 personnel, to Turkey to participate in rescue and relief operations following the devastating earthquake that hit the country at dawn on Monday.
Merad recalled “the traditions of the Algerian state in terms of international solidarity to address natural disasters,” stressing “the particular interest of the President of the Republic in this operation that he follows closely.”
The minister highlighted “the operationality and rapid response” of the Directorate General of Civil Protection, praising “the competence and professionalism of its staff.”
Moreover, Merad announced that another group of civil protection personnel will fly to Syria to participate in rescue and relief operations following the earthquake that also jolted this country.