Algeria Claims a Heavy Tribute to the Family of the Young Man Killed in Saïdia!
In a case that arouses indignation and questioning, Algeria continues to exert considerable pressure on the family of the late Abdellali Machiour, the young Moroccan shot dead in Saidia. This complex situation highlights tense negotiations between the two neighboring nations. In this article, we will detail Algeria’s demands, the restrictions imposed, as well as the context of this delicate matter.
Algeria Demands Heavy Tribute
According to well-informed media sources, Algeria demanded an exorbitant payment of 40 million centimes from the victim’s family in exchange for the restitution of his son. This puzzling request can be executed either by reopening land borders, a usual procedure, or by airlifting the body through Tunisia or France.
In addition, Algeria imposed a troubling condition: the family must sign a document supporting the Algerian version of events, namely that their son died by drowning, categorically rejecting the allegations of shootings coming from Algeria.
Draconian Restrictions
In addition to these financial and political demands, the Algerian authorities imposed severe restrictions on the Machiour family. They formally forbade any statement to the Moroccan press, arguing that this would complicate the process of repatriating the deceased.
The Disturbing Background
It is essential to remember that this case began when the Algerian Coast Guard opened fire on two young Moroccans just a week ago. These young people, accompanied by three other friends, had embarked on a jet-ski excursion from the port of Saidia towards “Ras El Ma”, a region in the province of Nador. However, they got lost on their return to Saidia, unwittingly entering Algerian territorial waters.
Despite a week elapsed since this tragic incident, the family of Abdellali Machiour has still not been able to repatriate the body of their son to bury him with dignity in Oujda, his hometown. The situation remains just as worrying for the family of Ismail Snabi, still without news of their son detained in Algerian jails.
The case of Algeria demanding an exorbitant tribute from the family of the young man killed in Saïdia raises crucial questions as to how this complex situation will be resolved. Financial demands, political constraints and pressure to support the Algerian version of events make this matter all the more thorny. Hope now lies in a quick resolution that will allow bereaved families to repatriate the bodies of their loved ones for a dignified burial, thus ending this painful saga affecting the two neighboring nations.
