Liamine Zeroual

ModernGeneralAlgeria1941 — ?

Algerian president who stepped down early.

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Quick Facts

Born

1941

Country

Algeria

Era

Modern

Occupation

General

Score Overview

Military (10%)23

Political (20%)44

Influence (20%)49

Legacy (20%)40

Leadership (15%)62

Strategy (15%)41

Total Score44.6

Liamine Zeroual — Complete Timeline

1990 AD

Appointment as Minister of DefensePolitical Action◆ Major

Liamine Zeroual was appointed Minister of Defense by President Chadli Bendjedid in 1990. He oversaw the military during the early stages of the Algerian Civil War, which began after the 1991 election cancellation.

Algerian Civil WarMilitary

Impact: national

1994 AD

Election as President of AlgeriaPolitical Action◆ Major

Zeroual was elected President of Algeria in November 1994, succeeding the High State Council. His presidency focused on ending the civil war through a combination of military force and political dialogue with Islamist groups.

PresidencyCivil War

Impact: national

1996 AD

Institution of the 1996 Constitutional ReformsReform◆ Major

Zeroual oversaw a constitutional referendum in November 1996 that banned political parties based on religion and strengthened presidential powers. The reforms aimed to stabilize the political system but were criticized for limiting pluralism.

ConstitutionPolitical reform

Impact: national

1999 AD

Early Resignation from the PresidencyPolitical Action◆ Major

Zeroual resigned as president in January 1999, two years before his term ended, citing health reasons. He was succeeded by Abdelaziz Bouteflika after a controversial election. His early departure was seen as a step to allow a new leader to pursue peace.

ResignationTransition

Impact: national