Hachemi Djiar is an Algerian politician who served as the wali of several Algerian provinces and as Minister of Youth and Sports between 2007 and 2012.

Hachemi Djiar
Djiar speaking to the OSCE in 2016
Minister of Youth and Sports of Algeria
In office
June 4, 2007 – September 3, 2012
PresidentAbdelaziz Bouteflika
Preceded byYahia Guidoum
Succeeded byMohamed Tahmi
Minister of Communications
In office
May 25, 2006 – June 4, 2007
Preceded byBoujemaa Hishour
Succeeded byAbdel Rachid Boukerzaza
12th wali of Algiers Province
In office
September 20, 1987 – July 29, 1990
Preceded byCherif Rahmani
Succeeded byMohamed Ouachene Oussedik
Personal details
BornJune 2, 1946
Batna, Batna Province, French Algeria
Political partyFLN

Djiar was born on June 2, 1946, in Batna, French Algeria. His first role in the Algerian government was as advisor to the president in 1975.[1] In 1979, Djiar joined the Ministry of the Interior and served as head of the dairas of Draâ El Mizan and Bordj Menaïel. He then served as the secretary-general of Tizi Ouzou Province, Guelma Province, Sidi Bel Abbès Province, Annaba Province, and Algiers Province.[2] From 1984 to 1987, he served as wali of Boumerdès Province and then from 1987 to 1990 as wali of Algiers Province.[3][4]

On May 25, 2006, Djiar was named as Communications Minister.[5] He held this position until 2007, when he was elected as a deputy in the People's National Assembly and then appointed as Minister of Youth and Sports that same year.[6] In 2009, Djiar supported the Algerian national football team when they were attacked by Egyptian supporters.[7][8] Djiar called for calm during the 2011 Algerian self-immolations.[9]

In his free time, Djiar writes in L'Expression, an Algerian newspaper.[10]

References

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  1. ^ "Journel Officiel de la Republique Algerienne" [Official Journal of Algeria] (PDF). 1980-07-01. Retrieved 2024-07-10.
  2. ^ "Journal Officiel de la Republique Algerienne" [Official Journal of Algeria]. 1983-10-11. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2021-11-13. Retrieved 2024-07-10.
  3. ^ "Journal Officiel de la Republique Algerienne" [Official Journal of Algeria]. 1984-06-19. Archived from the original on 2021-11-06. Retrieved 2024-07-10.
  4. ^ "Journal Officiel de la Republique Algerienne" [Official Journal of Algeria]. 1987-09-30. Archived from the original on 2021-11-13. Retrieved 2024-07-10.
  5. ^ "Belkhadem names Hachemi Djiar Communications Minister". Kuwait News Agency. 2006-05-25. Retrieved 2024-07-10.
  6. ^ "Députés nommés au gouvernement". apn-dz.org. Archived from the original on 2014-02-19. Retrieved 2024-07-10.
  7. ^ "Algerians celebrate despite defeat". FOX Sports. 2010-01-29. Retrieved 2024-07-10.
  8. ^ "Algerian footballers attacked before Egypt game". Reuters. November 12, 2009. Retrieved July 9, 2024.
  9. ^ "Overnight riots in Algeria leave two dead". BBC News. 2011-01-08. Retrieved 2024-07-10.
  10. ^ Djiar, Hachemi (July 10, 2024). "De larges perspectives d'application". L'Expression. Retrieved July 9, 2024.