Algeria: The uniform worn by the conscripts of the Algerian National Service, including information on any changes to the uniform in the past 10 years

Publisher Canada: Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada
Author Research Directorate, Immigration and Refugee Board, Canada
Publication Date 13 December 2002
Citation / Document Symbol DZA40692.E
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According to the Military Attaché of the Embassy of Algeria in Washington, conscripts in the Algerian National Service wear the same uniform as members of the regular military forces (13 Dec. 2002).

A description of the uniform worn by the conscripts of the Algerian National Service and information on whether any changes have been made to it in the past 10 years could not be found among the sources consulted by the Research Directorate.

This Response was prepared after researching publicly accessible information currently available to the Research Directorate within time constraints. This Response is not, and does not purport to be, conclusive as to the merit of any particular claim to refugee status or asylum. Please find below the list of additional sources consulted in researching this Information Request.

Reference

Algeria. Embassy of Algeria, Washington, DC. 13 December 2002. Telephone interview with the Military Attaché.

Additional Sources Consulted

Algeria. Embassy of Algeria, Washington, DC. The embassy did not respond to a letter requesting information within time constraints.

Canada. National Defence, Records and Library Services.

Defense and Foreign Affairs Handbook. 2002. 15th ed. Editor in Chief Gregory R. Copley. Alexandria, VA: The International Strategic Studies Association.

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