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| United Nations membership | |
|---|---|
| Membership | Full member |
| Since | October 8, 1962 |
| UNSC seat | Non-permanent |
| Permanent Representative | Amar Bendjama[1] |
The People's Democratic Republic of Algeria officially became a member of the United Nations on 8 October 1962, following its independence.[2] Algeria did not participate in the formation of the United Nations in 1945, as it was part of the French colonial empire at the time. Since joining, Algeria has been actively engaged in international matters such as decolonization, peacekeeping, and promoting non-alignment.[3] The country has participated in UN General Assembly sessions, contributed personnel to peacekeeping missions, and supported initiatives concerning the rights of developing nations. Algeria's involvement at the UN aligns with its foreign policy objectives, which include the preservation of sovereignty, support for anti-colonial movements, and fostering cooperation, particularly within Africa and the Arab world.[4]
In June 2023, Algeria was elected to the United Nations Security Council as a non-permanent member for a two-year term, marking its fourth term[5] after previously serving in 1968–1969, 1988–1989, and 2004–2005. As one of three African nations on the council, Algeria is the only member from the Arab world during this term.[6]
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- ^ "Independence, Revolution, Conflict". Encyclopedia Britannica. 9 Feb 2009. Retrieved 25 Sep 2024.
- ^ "ALGERIA TO UNSC". pmnewyork.mfa.gov.dz. 16 Apr 2024. Archived from the original on 26 May 2024. Retrieved 25 Sep 2024.
- ^ Henneberg, Sabina (8 Jan 2024). "Algeria Takes a Seat on the UN Security Council". The Washington Institute. Retrieved 25 Sep 2024.
- ^ "Security Council". Countries Elected Members. Retrieved 25 Sep 2024.