The attached 12 March 1995 Associated Press news article states that "the United States joined several other countries in limiting its visa services here (in Algeria)" and that "Algerians seeking non-immigrant visas to the United States must now make their demands at embassies 'in neighboring countries'".

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Associated Press (AP). 12 March 1995. "Interior Minister Planning Law for Algerians to Arm Themselves." (NEXIS)

Associated Press (AP). 12 March 1995. "Interior Minister Planning Law for Algerians to Arm Themselves." (NEXIS)