ALGIERS- President of the Republic Abdelmadjid Tebboune has addressed a message of condolence and compassion to the family of mujaheed and lawyer Ali Yhia Abdenour, died Sunday at the age of 100, in which he praised his long and rich career as activist, the presidency of the Republic said in a statement.

"Following the death of Mujaheed and lawyer Ali Yhia Abdenour, may his soul rest in peace, the president of the Republic, Abdelmadjid Tebboune, addressed a message of condolence and compassion to his family and mujahideen companions, in which he praised his long and rich career as a member of the National Movement and during the Glorious War of National Liberation (1954-1962) as well as his services to independent Algeria," the statement said.

"President Tebboune expressed to the family of the deceased his sincere condolences and compassion, praying to Allah, Almighty, to fill the deceased with His grace and to welcome him to His vast Paradise and to grant his family patience and courage," the statement concluded.