Its existence dates back to the struggle for independence. This change of internal organization was modeled to a large extent on the intelligence and internal security services of the then Eastern bloc Nations. Then he was succeeded for a short time by colonel Yazid Zerhouni. Chadli appointed to the chair of the DGPS general Lakehal Ayat , reorganising the agency to work solely in foreign intelligence.
The riots and turmoil of October caused president Chadli Bendjedid to dismiss General Ayat, who was succeeded by General Betchine. His tenure saw major political change, beginning with the advent of a multi-party political system and the rise of the Islamist movement of the FIS. It was in this period that the DRS reasserted its role in internal security, becoming an active player in the Algerian Civil War of the s.
It also blocked negotiations both by the ruling and opposition powers with the FIS. In September , the DRS was reorganized to bring more of its power under the state's control. In , it was dissolved entirely and replaced. Contents move to sidebar hide. Article Talk.
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