The World - News from Nov. 28, 1988

Algerian President Chadli Bendjedid promised that political reforms will be introduced soon but said a multi-party political system in the rigidly controlled North African nation is “not presently possible.” Bendjedid made his remarks to delegates to the sixth congress of the ruling National Liberation Front. Delegates are expected to approve reforms proposed by Bendjedid after violent anti-government riots in October left scores dead. In his speech, he ruled out immediate moves to allow legal opposition but suggested that a referendum on the issue could be held later.