A major military reshuffle in 2000 further increased its influence (with the promotion of such Lamari protégés as Fodhil Cherif and Said Bey) at the expense of ALN fighters who had been trained in Arab countries, rather than in the French army (a faction notably including Liamine Zeroual and Tayeb Derradji.)
A major military reorganization in 2000 strengthened its position (with the promotion of Lamari protégés such as Fodhil Cherif and Said Bey) at the expense of ALN fighters who had been trained abroad, rather than within the French army (a faction that included Liamine Zeroual and Tayeb Derradji).