Algerian bloggers discuss Cheb Mami, national reconciliation and corruption
2006-11-15
Algerian bloggers talked about Cheb Mami's arrest, the amnesty charter, corruption and hatred based on religious differences.
 [Getty Images] Mami's fans are very concerned about the outcome of his trial. |
Algerian bloggers are very concerned about the lack of transparency regarding Cheb Mami's arrest on Saturday (October 28th) by French police while preparing for the release of his new album "Layali" two days later.
According to AFP, Mami "was put under investigation by the Bobigny tribunal (Paris) … for premeditated violence, sequestration and a threat against a victim to rescind her complaint," reported Amine Tlemcani.
"The acts apparently took place in Morocco or Algeria and regard an old friend of the singer," continued the Algerian blogger.
"A complaint was filed by one of his old companions. She is accusing him of assaulting her … the violence apparently caused, according to the plaintiff, abortion of their child, the 'victim' has filed a certificate [that] she was on worker's disability for 30 days," explained CIVP blogger.
Citing a report released during a press conference on November 7th by the Algerian Association Against Corruption and Transparency International, Algerian blogger Adel Life blog posted, "Algeria ranked 84th on the corruption rankings. You can tell me that it is not news, everybody knows, yes you are right, but we are 84th, even here we could not get first place, it is impossible … we were sure that we were going to get … the cup… for the most corrupt country in the world, but with the politics we have, it is only postponed for next year".
Tahia Bladi blogged about the reconciliation in Algeria, quoting an article published by Le Soir d'Algerie and what Moroccan lawyer and Equity Reconcilation Committee Maitre Ahmed Chaouqui said during an Algerian Human Rights League conference about the Algerian amnesty charter in Algiers on November 13th. The blogger tried to find what could have been the cause behind the failure of the reconciliation application in his country.
The Algerian blogger argued that "the complexity of the Algerian drama" resides in the fact that most of the Algerian victims express the need to go after the person that have caused them harm, while "the reconciliation [in] Morocco was made with the past and not with the victims' executioners".
Blogger, Islamic scholar and philosopher Mustapha Cherif just returned from a trip to Vatican City, where he met with Pope Benedict XVI. He had requested to see the pope and thank him for all the efforts he has been making to understand Islam.
They both agreed on the need for an "inter-religious colloquium [to] fight against religious hatred" and that "Christians and Muslims should not be rivals, but allies and friends … and [that] Islam respects Christianity".
In light of the recent wave of Islamist violence, the Algerian blogger explained to Pope Benedict XVI "that in the face of adversity, Islam recommends to all believers to forgive, be patient … never be the aggressor … the greatest jihad is the effort towards the control of the self … Muslims in their majority, revoke and criticise religious archaism, intolerance, [and] using religion as an instrument [for political gain]."
"[The pope] said that he shared all our [Muslims] worries and support our noble objectives," reported the blogger.
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imane Posted 2006-11-18
Thank you for this information.
جميلة Posted 2006-11-21
I don't believe in what has been said about Cheb Mami. It is surely one of his enemies who wants to hurt him. I always enjoy reading your news. Thank you
maghrebi Posted 2006-11-24
Cheb Mami is an international artist!
brahim Posted 2006-11-29
It's not possible. Mami is the best rai artist. It's not serious. Long live Mami, Mami, Mami, Mami. I love you.
fatima Posted 2006-12-06
This is certainly a set up for Cheb Mami. He is the ambassador of good morals. We are all with Cheb Mami. A call from Morocco to support Cheb Mami "King of Rai" We all love you!
youssef Posted 2007-01-22
Mami forever.
bachir Posted 2007-05-17
I was waiting for you for a long time
kaiser s Posted 2007-05-27
An international arrest warrant was put out Monday by the courthouse of Bobigny against the singer Cheb Mami for domestic violence, reported The Parisian, “Today in France” last Friday. Cheb Mami, 40 years old, was put under investigations for “voluntary violence, confinement and menacing” following accusations from his significant other, who declared that he had organized an unprofessional abortion. The French-Algerian singer had just been released in February after 4 months of incarceration with a bail of 200 thousand euros and the confiscation of his two passports. According to The Parisian, “Today in France,” he is now in Algeria, where he was handed over due to an expired passport he used when passing through Spain. –Kaiser S
abderahmane blidi Posted 2007-07-30
Long live Cheb Mami, with God's will, it'll be just a hardship and it'll be over.
zoura la rousse et gump le blond Posted 2007-08-01
Oh dear Mami, you like prison food? It's disgusting what you did to your wife, so go ask forgiveness and next year will have some super Hoopla like in 2006.
Abdessamad Posted 2007-08-03
As for me, I’d say that everyone has made a mistake in their life. Making a mistake can happen to anyone. But, I know something about Cheb Mami, he is levelheaded and in my opinion they are just jealous people who want to sabotage him.
hassan Posted 2007-08-14
Long live Cheb Mami! We are all with Mami, the Prince of Rai.
cheb mani Posted 2007-09-08
wawawawawawa Cheb Mami the golden voice long live Cheb Mami.
rida Posted 2007-12-16
Hi Mami I'm Rida, you're always Karma.
aouchar bouira Posted 2008-01-27
With regards to the subject of all the gossip the press is leaving us about Cheb Mami, the Algerian people must first become conscious that this is just a large manipulation in effort to lap up some easy gains. The French government should know that Algeria will never permit the extradition of an Algerian, especially Cheb Mami. A free people such as we are should never bow in acquiescence to the French government. He will be tried in Algeria, and he will be found innocent. I am convinced of this.
سيف الدين Posted 2008-08-25
Everything that was said about Cheb Mami is nonsense. He is a balanced man who acts for the good. He also loves his art so much. I don’t believe what was said about him. I hope that Cheb Mami comes to Morocco and organizes many concerts in different cities of Morocco. Thank you.
Houssine AOKAS Posted 2008-09-15
Thank you for any news you can provide on this singer.
rasimo meazza Posted 2008-11-24
I began to say “To everyone”, but by “everyone” I meant just the French, because the French are looking for and targeting anyone who moves, anyone who is artistic and anyone who is beautiful. And, there you have it: people go saying made-up things about our star, who will always be the king and the best of the best. This is my opinion and the opinion of all artists. This is not because I am an artist and I am in the field, rather I can understand him well only because he is an angel who makes the devils obey. Mami, you are the best in this field and you always will be. You are the most awesome in your field and you always will be, because you are truly the king of Arabic music. Thank you so much, my dear friend. I will always love you. I am faithful to you. I listen to you. I tell you, the fans of Cheb Mami, that soon we will be putting out a song for him or maybe even an album in Algeria and then in France. Expect to hear from the group “Hypporéjuss” from Anaba.
fatia Posted 2009-05-01
Frankly, we support you Mami. Personally, I do not believe this. There is no proof of this, given that Cheb Mami, contrary to many other artists, has proven himself in France and Algeria by supporting organisations and listening to today’s youth. This was a blow to destroy him, but we are all with you. God willing, the truth will come to light. In any case, he is still making sales and the French and international youth still support him. Stay strong. This is just a test to go through like all artists.
سيمو Posted 2009-06-07
Cheb Mami is innocent. I am sure about this. We hope that our expectations will be true. We long to see a new album and your great special dance. We love you Cheb Mami. (Simo Larbi, Moulay Bouselham, Morocco).
zineb Posted 2009-06-22
Ohh Mami, I don't trust. By God I love you since I was young. I don't wish you any harm. May God retaliate on those who were the cause, oh. Even if this is true, you're the best. May God forgive you and assist you. Your Moroccan sister.
Royer Posted 2009-07-15
Cheb- You are still the best. I do not believe what was said at all. I know how Algerians think, and they do not do anything bad.
الدكتور علي زغدود رئيس حزب التجمع الجزائري Posted 2009-07-16
Algerian bloggers play important roles in supporting political party action in Algeria. This is because discussions about political acts from its different sides including political dialogs make it possible to disseminate political action and get rid of some political mistakes of which society doesn’t benefit. This includes raising awareness of people about their rights in the political product. Responsibility of politicians especially the elected requires follow up of the achievement of their duties to serve the interests of voters. This can be achieved only if voters participate in monitoring them through observations or critics which should be addressed to parties to which the elected belong. But in Algeria this role is not carried in many cases by citizens, the elected as well as parties. We hope that anyone who wants to support political action in Algeria to get in touch with us to discuss the political action or for exchange of opinions about political issues in the Arab Maghreb or east.
Nounouusa Posted 2009-10-21
It is okay for you to confirm everything that was said about Cheb Mami "God only knows", but I saw a television programme where he was interviewed about his “type of woman” and all that stuff. Believe me, he responded in a vicious way, just like everyone else, saying, “Ah, personally, I adore shy women.” This is not something you should be saying, Mr Mami.
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