oldahmed

Here is a simple good answer that show how Algeria support and caus the problem.this the feedback of a moroccan prisonner in Sahara.i just found it by chance on the net .

"My Name is Ali Najab, I am a ex-Moroccan Fighter Pilot who spent 25 years in Tindouf in Algeria as a prisoner of War.

Question: Is Algeria directly involved in Sahara Conflict or not? The answer is YES indeed!!!!!Otherwise Algeria and those who support its policy should answer these Questions:

1-Why did Boumedienne send his 4 battalions to the Sahara in November 1975even before the Moroccan troops got there.The whole world knows that 106 Algerian soldiers were taken prisoner of war in Amgala in the middle of the Western Sahara in January 1976.

2-The Moroccan prisoners were always questioned by Algerian Officer. It was the case of myself: as soon as I arrived in Tindouf 4 Algerian Officers took me to the Algerian Head Quarters in Tindouf where I spent 55 days being many times tortured.

3-The Moroccan prisoner were held in Algeria.So Algeria was the main responsible for the torture and inhuman treatments We went through during a quarter of century:

-We were forced to do hard works.

-they made us to live in Holes without shilters under the summer hot sun and the very cold winter without any blankets.

-We were forced to give our own blood to the enemy hospitals.

-We were denied adequate food or medical care.

- we were forced to read propaganda in their radio against our country.Any time we refused we were tortured and put in cells for months.Some of us died in their cells.

-At any escape attempt Algerian helicopters were to search for us and when we were re-captured we were automatically tortured and put in cells until death.

- Any time they present us to the Press if our answers did not please either the Algerians or the polisario we were severely punished( torture and cell)

We have buried ourselves 46 of our fellow countrymen who mostly died under torture.

We have mentioned to the International Red Cross (ICRC) when they visited us in 1994 (3 years after the sease-fire) that about 56 articles of the Geneva third Convention were violated by both Algeria and polisario.

If Algeria pretends that She is not taking part in the Conflict why the algerian second desk had taken 476 moroccan prisoners to the north of Algeria ( Blida, boufarik, Boughar) near Algiers. 150 of them were exchanged against 106 algerian prisoners the rest was sent back to the polisario in 1994.

Why Moroccan prisoners were held 13 years after the ceasefire which is a violation of the Geneva Convention which stipulate that prisoners of war must be released immediately after the ceasefire.

According to the article number 1 of the UN convention about torture,there was not a day in which Moroccan POWs were not tortured.

Finally, I'll tell this to Messieurs Halim and Mourad who probably are Algerians:

In 1884 when Spain started colonizing the south of Morocco, was the Sahara( which was not called Western Sahara by the way!)terra nillus? the answer is of course NO.

So at that time which country was a Power or State in the region capable of governing these populations?

Was it Algeria? Algeria did not exist at that time. Was it Mauritania? It did not exist at time. Was it Mali? Mali did not exist at that time. The Only Country which was organized as a State was MOROCCO. It's enough for today!

So according to you, the proof is the word of a Moroccan pilot (an ignorant one who thinks that in 1884 Algeria did not exist)? Still I don't see clearly from what you just posted how Algeria is the cause of the problem.

In Morocco, you are taught that the reason the conflict between Morocco and the Sahara is not solved is because of external forces, namely Algeria, but the real reason is that Morocco does not want to abide by the international rules. Algeria doesn't hold its own unique position about this issue, Algeria supports the U.N. resolutions.

In your previous post you said "if we let people chose." That's exactly the position of Algeria; a referendum, but Morocco has been delaying it.

When Spain withdrew from the Sahara, it's Morocco and Mauritania who attacked it not Algeria. Algeria found itself with thousands of Sahrawi refugees after the brutal oppression by the King's Army.

Please, if you want to post anything, try to list neutral sources, not the usual Moroccan propaganda that always blame everything on Algeria.

Western Sahara was always Moroccan,and will be always,at a time countries are reunited to become more strong,some peaple are still calling for a 100 persons independance, this is soo funny.it`s all about greed and the problem was not Morocco, the problem was Spain, france and all those who invaded africa at a time, torn it and turn it into pieces to control it.if we were left as we were we wouldnt be like this,we would have gone far with the "great almaghrib" but the west never want that happen.Western sahara is a problem created by Spain to continue its domination.

it`s bad that Algerian leaders are supporting and causing this problem, while all of her leaders during the resistence were getting help from Morocco,and living in Morocco, and even some have studied in Morocco.

if the peaple were left to their choices, Morocco and algeria , tunisia, lybia,egypt, mouritania would be one country without borders.

The leader of Polisario was studying in Marrakesh having a Moroccan schoolarship .

How is "Algeria supporting and causing the problem"?

I didn't realize I was presenting a high level analysis here. I think I also clearly stated that neither argument will equal what the Sahrawi want. Algeria has it's own agenda, as does Morocco. The Sahrawi are in the middle of a geo-political game. Just understanding the facts of the condition the Sahrawi are in lead to my comments that of course another country will step up to fill that power vaccum if they attain independence.

Not of a high level (Not that I doubt your ability), but at least something that seems from a neutral source, because I've read about the issue a lot, and this is the first time I've heard about the Algerian aspirations to become the new colonial master. What you're presenting here is the usual Moroccan view.

You don't have to be independent to have infastructure...the US South seceded from the Union and they had an infastructure. My point in this argument is that "Independence" for the Western Sahara is not really independence. The Polisario forcibly control the region and are brutal. Algeria backs the Polisario because of the reasons cited above. There are 500,000 people in the Western Sahara...a desert wasteland that happens to have mineral wealth and coastal access. Morocco has offered them autonomy but to remain a part of Morocco, Algeria/Polisario pushes a referendum with independence as an option. Everyone in this argument has an agenda. I certainly feel bad for the Sahrawi because really I don't think anyone in the argument is in favor of what's best for them, or what their wants are even. They are a pawn in this geo-political game.

When you said that Algeria will step up as the new colonizer, I expected you to put forward some credible arguments not your own conclusions or what the Moroccan side cites.

"Algeria/Polisario push for a referendum." The referendum was planned even before the Spanish withdrawal bu the UN and the African Union, which Morocco agreed to but has been delaying, and the billions that they invested in the south was to populate the region with people from the north in a case a referendum is enforced.

Some would argue that Algeria having less borders with Morocco is in its advantage because of the Moroccan expansionist agenda (the Greater Morocco).

"Without a doubt Algeria would step in and be a new colonial master in the region. "

What makes you so sure?

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A friend of mine will be travelling to Algeria in December insha Allah and wanted to know if she can get the visa stamped at the airport when she arrives there. (That's what I did when I went to Egypt, but since I don't know how things work in Algeria, I told her I would ask here).

Thanks for the help!

Hugs,

Ayesha

Depends on what citizenship your friend holds. Algeria applies reciprocity when it comes to visa.

I've heard conflicting answers, so I'm asking here in hopes that someone has an answer and is able to cite specific proof.

My MIL is planning to fly from Bangkok to Chicago with a stopover in Frankfurt. Her stopover is 4.5 hours. She will be flying Lufthansa all the way from Bangkok to Chicago. She holds a Thai(land) passport as well as a 10-year, multiple entry B2 (tourist) visa to the U.S.. I checked the German Missions website, and it seems to suggest that she will not need one, but I'd like a confirmation, if possible.

Any help is appreciated. Thanks.

I transited by Frankfurt airport twice without needing a visa. I guess you can still call the German embassy to confirm.

Hey MENA Peeps!!

I have a concern and I am hoping one of the MENA (or anyone in Visajourney) can help.

We had to return my husband's greencard due to a USCIS Error (They spelled his last name wrong). So we send all the prove with the I-90 showing it was their error. They mailed us a notice that there would be no fee. We have been waiting the past 3 and half months and have heard nothing. I finally contacted the senator to do an inquiry. I heard back from them today telling me that the adjudicating officer informed them that we need to do a biometrics appt and that we will receive a notice in the mail shortly for the time and date. This didn't sound right, so I asked the person from the senators office to follow up because I didn't think that was necessary when it was an error on THEIR part. Am I wrong?

Also, if we end up having to go to this biometrics appt, what do we need to bring? Will it be in the appt letter all the information needed?

Thanks in advance!

Sharifah

Having new biometrics taken is part of the I-90 process, but 3 and half months is too long.

FYI

Elimination of paper arrival/departure form For Visa Waiver Travelers I-94W

http://prague.usembassy.gov/elimination-of-i-94w.html

Hey everyone,

Hamza and I have been trying to reach the Algerian Embassy for the last few days, with no answer. We call, and the voice recording comes on. We go to the consular section, then another recording, that says, they can not answer the phone. Has anyone else had issues with this? Is there a better way to reach them ? We tried Emailing as well, a couple times now, with no answer... and its been a week. Does anyone have any suggestions? Is there a more direct way to get a hold of someone there? Has anyone else had similar problems with this embassy ?

0112137 70 08 20 00

0112137 70 08 22 40

These are the two numbers we are calling. The first is for the embassy, and the second for the consular section, at the embassy.

This is the email we are using...consularalgiers@state.gov

Thanks for any suggestions

Danni

I sent an email on September 28, 2009 and they answered on October 1st. I used the same email address: ConsularAlgiers@state.gov

Lol ?

Oldahmed are you discretly spying the frenchies? ^^

Thank you, I was pretty sure there would be an "easy link" like ours!

Hey, I'm not spying on Frenchies

I was actually browsing VJ until I saw your Nickname so I checked what you're saying, so basically I'm spying on you. How is the U.S. treating so far?

Coucou!!!

Quelle journee!

Je suis approuve... Mais il me manquait un papier d angleterre ou j'ai vecu un moment.

En gros, le police certicate au UK peut etre soit delivre par scotland yard ou alors un truc specifique a la police. Et bien sur celui que j'avais dans le dossier n'etait pas le bon! Misere de misere!! J'ai cru faire une crise cardiaque!!!

BREF, la consul' a vu que je commencais a "paniquer" et la elle a sourit et m'a dit que tout etait bon et que je recevrai mon visa une fois que j'aurai renvoyer le papier manquant!

Soulage... Mais quel stress tout ca!

My fiancee (Now wife) had to get her police certificate from UK too. It was not that difficult. she sent a letter with a payment and she got her certificate in less that 2 weeks.

Here is where you should go for instruction:

http://www.acpo.police.uk/certificates.asp

Good Luck.

hello.

are you from Czech republic also???

if you get your u.s citizenship while married to a U.S citizen you get to keep your czech citizenship. so you are gonna have czech and u.s citizenship. if you get your u.s citizenship and you are not married to a u.s citizen at that time, unfortunatelly you will lose your czech citizenship. at least that is what i was told by the czech embassy in washington d.c.

Thank you for your quick response. I'm not from CZ, but my fiancee is, and she was wondering about that citizenship issue.

Thanks again and take pictures at your Citizenship ceremony

i am so happy right now, i just want to share with you all, that i passed my citizenship test&interview today. i am taking my oath next week. it is truly a beautifull feeling that in just a few days i will become a citizen of the United States of America.

i would like to wish you all good luck and i am so glad for this website, because it really helped me a lot with my journey! thank you so much!

Congratulations to you.

What is the law in CZ regarding dual citizenship?

Hi

I thought it would be a good idea for czechs to share our experiencees and get some more info on the K1 process (if needed) since we are all going to be interviewed in Prague and the circumstances are the same for all of us :)We are going to send our I 129f in by the end of the July.Cant wait. Anyone applying around the same time?

My wife came here 2 months ago on a k-1 visa, we are applying for AOS soon.

Good luck to you.

Hey guys,

I got an RFE for my I-129F. It is because of the way I included evidence of pictures in the petition. You see, I kept all of the original pictures. I used my office printer to make color photo copies of the pictures front and back because I wrote our names and locations on the back of the pictures. Now I got an RFE asking to submit pictures of me and my fiance together. Has anybody ever had this happen before? I was under the impression that it is ok to submit "copies" of all your evidence which should include pictures. Did I make a mistake by submitting copies instead of original pictures???

I did the same thing. I printed the picture on paper and typed the date and location on each picture. I had no RFE.

I used Expedia several times, and I had no problem. The first time I booked a ticket for my wife to travel from CZ I booked through British Airways, I got charged for international transaction, then after that I booked with Expedia, no international transaction fees, and no booking fees neither, and no complaints.

How do you order your tax transcripts?

Check the IRS link.

http://www.irs.gov/individuals/article/0,,id=110571,00.html

Apparently the fees depend on whether or not you apply for them all at the same time or individually. If you dont do them all at once you can end up paying individual fees per application.

Not necessarily. You can send I-485 first and pay the 1010 fees, then when you receive the notice of action, you can send the other applications with a copy of the I-485 NOA without paying any fees.

My fiancee got approved for his K-1 visa and we are now married and living together in America. We've just started the process of applying for that dreaded next set of paperwork that keeps him in the United States. We've found that there's 3 forms to file, residency, permission to work and an affidavit of support. Just to make others aware who haven't reached this step yet, the 3 forms collectively can run you from $1080 - $1445, depending on how you file them, in fees.

You mean 3 applications, not 3 forms, and the total cost should be $1010.\

Check out the guide for the needed forms.

http://www.visajourney.com/content/adjustmentforms

I know many people who use this:

http://www.sadoun.com/Sat/Channels/Arabic-FTA-free-to-air-Satellite-TV-Channels.htm

One time payment, no monthly bills.

Thanks again! That's a good point, that I don't want to make it into a mountain if it really is a totally common little molehill....which I have to think that coming out of Morocco it is. My fiance and I have discussed this quite a bit for months and it does sound like "everybody does it."

I'm interested if anybody else had that in their SO's past and whether or not they disclosed it separately or if it came up at the interview or if they feel it impacted their petition in any way.

First, if you wanna disclose this information I don't see where on any form you can do that. A DV entry is not a visa application, so I don't see where you can disclose it.

secondly, in my opinion disclosing, a detail you are not asked about gives the feeling that you are trying to "come clean." Don't answer a question you are not asked.

My fiancee had at least one DV entry prior to our K-1 application. We didn't give this detail any attention and she was not asked about it.

Don't pay any attention to it, but if your fiance is asked (which I doubt) he just tells the truth.

Good luck.

can you recommend me a agency?

I don't think you need to convert your degree in order to apply for a job. At least I didn't, and I know of many people who have degrees from abroad and who didn't need to do that. But when I needed to further my education, I needed to convert my degree. I used the services of http://www.wes.org/

they are well recognized organization.

Good luck.

Is there a French Embassy in Paris?