Procedures followed by the army in cases of desertion; whether deserters are being ordered to report by the gendarmerie; time allowed to respond to such orders, if applicable; whether the reason for desertion appears on the order to report; whether there was a recall on 15 November 1997 of officers who had performed their national service between 15 May 1989 and 15 December 1990; the current situation of deserters; whether the amnesty granted by President Bouteflika applies to deserters. [DZA35074.FE]
Procedures followed by the army in cases of desertion; whether deserters are being ordered to report by the gendarmerie; time allowed to respond to such orders, if applicable; whether the reason for desertion appears on the order to report; whether there was a recall on 15 November 1997 of officers who had performed their national service between 15 May 1989 and 15 December 1990; the current situation of deserters; whether the amnesty granted by President Bouteflika applies to deserters. [DZA35074.FE]