Algerian Justice Minister Rules Out Release of FIS Leader
August 21, 2001 - 0:0
TEHRAN Algerian Justice Minister Ahmed Yahiya on Sunday dismissed the rumors about the likely release of Ali Belhaj, the Islamic Salvation Front (FIS) number-two man, from prison. Belhaj has been imprisoned on charges of acting against Algeria's security. The minister also ruled out the possibility of allowing the FIS to resume its activities.
