Latest items for Algeria
Feb. 4, 2026, 11:16 a.m.
Countries: Algeria
Variables: GEW-PRACTICE-1
There is no evidence that the Algerian government facilitated or was accepting of the use of sexual violence as a weapon of war between the years 2020-2025. During that period, Algeria was not involved in an armed conflict. The insurgent group Al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM) may have had a small presence in the country between 2020 and 2025, though reporting on their activities is scarce and no reports have been made regarding their use of sexual violence as a weapon of war during that time.
Variables: GEW-PRACTICE-1
There is no evidence that the Algerian government facilitated or was accepting of the use of sexual violence as a weapon of war between the years 2020-2025. During that period, Algeria was not involved in an armed conflict. The insurgent group Al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM) may have had a small presence in the country between 2020 and 2025, though reporting on their activities is scarce and no reports have been made regarding their use of sexual violence as a weapon of war during that time.
Feb. 3, 2026, 8:08 a.m.
Countries: Algeria
Variables: EWCMS-LAW-5
The exact status of laws applicable to military sexual assault/rape in the Algerian Ministry of National Defense (MND) is vague. The Algerian Military Penal Code (Code de Justice Militaire, CJM) does not appear to be published online, making it difficult to determine whether the CJM contains clauses punishing military sexual assault. If the CJM does not contain such clauses, Algeria may follow other countries (such as Albania) in holding military members accountable to their civilian penal code in cases when a crime is defined in the civilian code but is not specifically outlined in the military code. (NAC - CODER COMMENT).
Variables: EWCMS-LAW-5
The exact status of laws applicable to military sexual assault/rape in the Algerian Ministry of National Defense (MND) is vague. The Algerian Military Penal Code (Code de Justice Militaire, CJM) does not appear to be published online, making it difficult to determine whether the CJM contains clauses punishing military sexual assault. If the CJM does not contain such clauses, Algeria may follow other countries (such as Albania) in holding military members accountable to their civilian penal code in cases when a crime is defined in the civilian code but is not specifically outlined in the military code. (NAC - CODER COMMENT).
Feb. 3, 2026, 7:50 a.m.
Countries: Algeria
Variables: EWCMS-DATA-3
Algeria does not appear to publicly release data on sexual assault prosecutions within the military. The majority of data released by the Algerian Ministry of National Defense (MND) is contained in their yearly "operational reports" (link to 2024 operational report: https://www.mdn.dz/site_principal/sommaire/actualites/an/2025/janvier/bilan2024an.php). These reports do not contain any information regarding military sexual assault prosecutions. In general, the Algerian MND appears to have imposed limits on the amount of internal data/information that is released to the public and to the international community. (NAC - CODER COMMENT).
Variables: EWCMS-DATA-3
Algeria does not appear to publicly release data on sexual assault prosecutions within the military. The majority of data released by the Algerian Ministry of National Defense (MND) is contained in their yearly "operational reports" (link to 2024 operational report: https://www.mdn.dz/site_principal/sommaire/actualites/an/2025/janvier/bilan2024an.php). These reports do not contain any information regarding military sexual assault prosecutions. In general, the Algerian MND appears to have imposed limits on the amount of internal data/information that is released to the public and to the international community. (NAC - CODER COMMENT).
Feb. 3, 2026, 7:45 a.m.
Countries: Algeria
Variables: EWCMS-DATA-2
Algeria does not appear to publicly release data on sexual assault within the military. The majority of data released by the Algerian Ministry of National Defense (MND) is contained in their yearly "operational reports" (link to 2024 operational report: https://www.mdn.dz/site_principal/sommaire/actualites/an/2025/janvier/bilan2024an.php). These reports do not contain any information regarding military sexual assault. In general, the Algerian MND appears to have imposed limits on the amount of internal data/information that is released to the public and to the international community. (NAC - CODER COMMENT).
Variables: EWCMS-DATA-2
Algeria does not appear to publicly release data on sexual assault within the military. The majority of data released by the Algerian Ministry of National Defense (MND) is contained in their yearly "operational reports" (link to 2024 operational report: https://www.mdn.dz/site_principal/sommaire/actualites/an/2025/janvier/bilan2024an.php). These reports do not contain any information regarding military sexual assault. In general, the Algerian MND appears to have imposed limits on the amount of internal data/information that is released to the public and to the international community. (NAC - CODER COMMENT).
Feb. 2, 2026, 2:10 p.m.
Countries: Algeria
Variables: LRW-LAW-4
"The lawyer stated that early marriage is [translation] "exceptional" in Algeria and that it may happen only following the rape of a minor girl, when the rapist marries the victim using the Penal Code provision that provides for this situation (Lawyer 1 Aug. 2022). According to the same source, early marriage is also possible when the family demands it after consensual sex between two minors; however, in such a case, a judge's authorization and the consent of both minors concerned are required" (para 12).
Variables: LRW-LAW-4
"The lawyer stated that early marriage is [translation] "exceptional" in Algeria and that it may happen only following the rape of a minor girl, when the rapist marries the victim using the Penal Code provision that provides for this situation (Lawyer 1 Aug. 2022). According to the same source, early marriage is also possible when the family demands it after consensual sex between two minors; however, in such a case, a judge's authorization and the consent of both minors concerned are required" (para 12).
Feb. 2, 2026, 2:02 p.m.
Countries: Algeria
Variables: LRW-LAW-4
"Article 326 of the Criminal Code states that anyone who, without violence or threat, ‘abducts’ or ‘kidnaps’ a minor under 18 years of age is liable to 5 years’ imprisonment. However, rapists can avoid prosecution by marrying their teenage victims and if the girl’s family does not press charges. At present, a whole reflection is underway on this subject, and more particularly on the abrogation of this article 326. Once this is done, judges will have to refer to the prohibition of marriage before the age of 19 and the obligation of consent of the spouses. At present, judges have to produce an order each time they want to authorize...more
Variables: LRW-LAW-4
"Article 326 of the Criminal Code states that anyone who, without violence or threat, ‘abducts’ or ‘kidnaps’ a minor under 18 years of age is liable to 5 years’ imprisonment. However, rapists can avoid prosecution by marrying their teenage victims and if the girl’s family does not press charges. At present, a whole reflection is underway on this subject, and more particularly on the abrogation of this article 326. Once this is done, judges will have to refer to the prohibition of marriage before the age of 19 and the obligation of consent of the spouses. At present, judges have to produce an order each time they want to authorize...more
Feb. 2, 2026, 9:48 a.m.
Countries: Algeria
Variables: EWCMS-PRACTICE-3
Publicly available information on practices encouraging/discouraging sexual assault in Algeria is scarce to nonexistent. The Algerian Ministry of National Defense does not appear to have posted any information publicly about policies/attempts to restrict military sexual violence on their website or other public-facing channels. (NAC - CODER COMMENT).
Variables: EWCMS-PRACTICE-3
Publicly available information on practices encouraging/discouraging sexual assault in Algeria is scarce to nonexistent. The Algerian Ministry of National Defense does not appear to have posted any information publicly about policies/attempts to restrict military sexual violence on their website or other public-facing channels. (NAC - CODER COMMENT).
Jan. 29, 2026, 9:44 p.m.
Countries: Algeria, Argentina, Azerbaijan, Benin, Burkina Faso, Burma/Myanmar, Comoros, Congo, Djibouti, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Haiti, India, Iran, Israel, Kosovo, Kyrgyzstan, Mauritania, Mexico, Morocco, Namibia, Nigeria, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Qatar, Russia, Rwanda, Serbia, Singapore, Somalia, South Africa, Taiwan, Tajikistan, United Arab Emirates, Uzbekistan, Yemen, Zimbabwe
Variables: LO-SCALE-3
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Variables: LO-SCALE-3
2
Jan. 29, 2026, 9:43 p.m.
Countries: Algeria, Argentina, Burma/Myanmar, Cameroon, Central African Rep, Chad, Chile, Congo, D R Congo, Djibouti, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Gambia, Georgia, Ghana, Guatemala, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Haiti, Iran, Israel, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritania, Morocco, Mozambique, Nepal, Niger, Pakistan, Palestine, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Qatar, Russia, Rwanda, Saudi Arabia, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Somalia, South Sudan, Sri Lanka, Syria, Taiwan, Tunisia, Uganda, United Arab Emirates, Vanuatu, Yemen
Variables: LO-SCALE-2
1
Variables: LO-SCALE-2
1
Jan. 29, 2026, 9:38 p.m.
Countries: Albania, Algeria, Argentina, Armenia, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belarus, Belize, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Burma/Myanmar, Cambodia, Canada, Cape Verde, China, Colombia, Congo, Costa Rica, Cuba, Cyprus, Djibouti, Dominican Republic, East Timor, Ecuador, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Fiji, Finland, France, Greece, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Laos, Libya, Lithuania, Macedonia, Malaysia, Maldives, Malta, Mauritania, Mauritius, Moldova, Mongolia, Montenegro, Morocco, Netherlands, Nicaragua, North Korea, Oman, Pakistan, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Peru, Philippines, Qatar, Romania, Russia, Rwanda, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Somalia, South Korea, Spain, Taiwan, Tanzania, Thailand, Togo, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay, Venezuela, Vietnam, Yemen
Variables: LO-SCALE-1
1
Variables: LO-SCALE-1
1
Jan. 27, 2026, 3:30 p.m.
Countries: Algeria
Variables: SUICIDE-SCALE-1
“Algerian society is somewhat religious…suicide can pose a threat to its religious pillars and values.” “The Algerian League for the Defense of Human Rights has identified several factors contributing to suicide rates, including the influence of social media platforms, adverse social and economic conditions, and psychological distress, such as strained emotional relationships and familial insecurity. Algerian specialists have also highlighted unemployment and academic setbacks as significant contributors to this phenomenon.” (para 2-3)
Variables: SUICIDE-SCALE-1
“Algerian society is somewhat religious…suicide can pose a threat to its religious pillars and values.” “The Algerian League for the Defense of Human Rights has identified several factors contributing to suicide rates, including the influence of social media platforms, adverse social and economic conditions, and psychological distress, such as strained emotional relationships and familial insecurity. Algerian specialists have also highlighted unemployment and academic setbacks as significant contributors to this phenomenon.” (para 2-3)
Jan. 27, 2026, 3:17 p.m.
Countries: Algeria
Variables: SUICIDE-SCALE-1
“... in Algerian society, suicide rates have been on the rise at both the national and global levels due to societal changes encompassing economic, technological, political, and cultural shifts…" (para 44)
Variables: SUICIDE-SCALE-1
“... in Algerian society, suicide rates have been on the rise at both the national and global levels due to societal changes encompassing economic, technological, political, and cultural shifts…" (para 44)
Jan. 24, 2026, 4:22 p.m.
Countries: Algeria
Variables: LRCM-DATA-1
"A national survey published in 2005 reported that 10.9% of Algerian women interviewed said they had been subjected to forced sexual intercourse by their intimate partners. This number went up to 14% in a 2013 study conducted by the Balsam network, a national network of listening centers for women victims of violence" (para 13).
Variables: LRCM-DATA-1
"A national survey published in 2005 reported that 10.9% of Algerian women interviewed said they had been subjected to forced sexual intercourse by their intimate partners. This number went up to 14% in a 2013 study conducted by the Balsam network, a national network of listening centers for women victims of violence" (para 13).
Jan. 24, 2026, 4:08 p.m.
Countries: Algeria
Variables: LRCM-DATA-1
"Marital rape and other forms of sexual abuse were also duly noted, with 10.9 per cent of women admitting having been subjected to rape on more than one occasion by their intimate partners" (6).
Variables: LRCM-DATA-1
"Marital rape and other forms of sexual abuse were also duly noted, with 10.9 per cent of women admitting having been subjected to rape on more than one occasion by their intimate partners" (6).
Jan. 20, 2026, 1:13 a.m.
Countries: Algeria, Angola, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei, Burkina Faso, Burma/Myanmar, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Rep, Chad, Chile, Comoros, Costa Rica, Cote D'Ivoire, D R Congo, Djibouti, East Timor, Ecuador, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Gambia, Ghana, Guatemala, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Jamaica, Jordan, Kenya, Kuwait, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Mali, Malta, Mauritania, Mauritius, Morocco, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Oman, Pakistan, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Poland, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Sudan, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Swaziland, Syria, Tanzania, Togo, Trinidad/Tobago, Uganda, United Arab Emirates, United States, Vanuatu, Venezuela, Yemen, Zimbabwe
Variables: ABO-SCALE-1
3
Variables: ABO-SCALE-1
3
Jan. 18, 2026, 9:51 p.m.
Countries: Algeria
Variables: LRW-LAW-1
"The law criminalized rape but did not explicitly address spousal rape. Prison sentences for rape ranged from five to 10 years and, although rape was rarely reported due to cultural norms, authorities generally enforced the law. The penal code allowed an adult accused of 'corruption of a minor' to avoid prosecution if the accused subsequently married their victim and if the crime did not involve violence, threats, or fraud. The law stipulated sentences of one year to life imprisonment for “anyone who voluntarily causes injury or blows to their spouse.' It also provided penalties for verbal and psychological violence, sexual assault, harassment, and indecent assault" (para 110).
Variables: LRW-LAW-1
"The law criminalized rape but did not explicitly address spousal rape. Prison sentences for rape ranged from five to 10 years and, although rape was rarely reported due to cultural norms, authorities generally enforced the law. The penal code allowed an adult accused of 'corruption of a minor' to avoid prosecution if the accused subsequently married their victim and if the crime did not involve violence, threats, or fraud. The law stipulated sentences of one year to life imprisonment for “anyone who voluntarily causes injury or blows to their spouse.' It also provided penalties for verbal and psychological violence, sexual assault, harassment, and indecent assault" (para 110).
Jan. 18, 2026, 9:27 p.m.
Countries: Algeria
Variables: LRW-LAW-4
"The rapist is penalized regardless of the acceptance to marry the victim. The penal code No. 66-156 of 1966 criminalizes rape. If the rape was committed against a minor, the sentence is tightened. However, article 326 of the penal code exonerates a man who abducts a girl under 18 without violence, threat, or deception if he later marries her. If the victim marries her abductor, the offender can only be prosecuted if the marriage is annulled" (para 3).
Variables: LRW-LAW-4
"The rapist is penalized regardless of the acceptance to marry the victim. The penal code No. 66-156 of 1966 criminalizes rape. If the rape was committed against a minor, the sentence is tightened. However, article 326 of the penal code exonerates a man who abducts a girl under 18 without violence, threat, or deception if he later marries her. If the victim marries her abductor, the offender can only be prosecuted if the marriage is annulled" (para 3).
Jan. 18, 2026, 9:04 p.m.
Countries: Algeria
Variables: LRW-LAW-4
"In Algeria and Tunisia the law still allows rapists to avoid prosecution by marrying their teenage victims; Article 326 of the Algerian Penal Code and Article 227 of the Tunisian Penal Code lets perpetrators of such sexual violence walk free" (para 7).
Variables: LRW-LAW-4
"In Algeria and Tunisia the law still allows rapists to avoid prosecution by marrying their teenage victims; Article 326 of the Algerian Penal Code and Article 227 of the Tunisian Penal Code lets perpetrators of such sexual violence walk free" (para 7).
Dec. 28, 2025, 9:06 a.m.
Countries: Algeria
Variables: LRW-DATA-1
The chart in the UNODC Data Portal titled, "Violent Crime & Sexual Violence," shows that the rate of reported rapes in Algeria in 2023 was 1.62 per 100,000 population, and the rate of reported sexual assaults was 0.52 per 100,000.
Variables: LRW-DATA-1
The chart in the UNODC Data Portal titled, "Violent Crime & Sexual Violence," shows that the rate of reported rapes in Algeria in 2023 was 1.62 per 100,000 population, and the rate of reported sexual assaults was 0.52 per 100,000.
Nov. 3, 2025, 1:49 p.m.
Countries: Algeria
Variables: ABO-LAW-1
The Center for Reproductive Rights states that Algeria's laws permit abortion to preserve the physical or mental health of the mother.
Variables: ABO-LAW-1
The Center for Reproductive Rights states that Algeria's laws permit abortion to preserve the physical or mental health of the mother.
Oct. 29, 2025, 10:12 a.m.
Countries: Algeria, Angola, Botswana, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Rep, Cote D'Ivoire, D R Congo, Djibouti, Eritrea, Gambia, Guinea, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Malawi, Mali, Morocco, Niger, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Swaziland, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda
Variables: ABO-LAW-1
"Permit abortion in certain cases, for example, if the woman’s life is at risk, and / or in cases of foetal abnormality or rape include" (Para 21).
Variables: ABO-LAW-1
"Permit abortion in certain cases, for example, if the woman’s life is at risk, and / or in cases of foetal abnormality or rape include" (Para 21).
Oct. 7, 2025, 8:17 p.m.
Countries: Algeria
Variables: ABO-LAW-1
"A 2018 Algerian law provides for the 'therapeutic termination of pregnancy', but rights groups note this requires a medical committee's approval and is limited to cases of mortal danger to the mother or if the baby is likely to be severely disabled. Algeria otherwise can impose a two-year jail term for women who have an abortion, while doctors who facilitate terminations face five years" (para 13-14).
Variables: ABO-LAW-1
"A 2018 Algerian law provides for the 'therapeutic termination of pregnancy', but rights groups note this requires a medical committee's approval and is limited to cases of mortal danger to the mother or if the baby is likely to be severely disabled. Algeria otherwise can impose a two-year jail term for women who have an abortion, while doctors who facilitate terminations face five years" (para 13-14).
Sept. 4, 2025, 12:23 p.m.
Countries: Algeria, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Canada, Cape Verde, Chile, Colombia, Comoros, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cuba, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Djibouti, Dominican Republic, East Timor, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Estonia, Ethiopia, Fiji, Finland, France, Gabon, Gambia, Georgia, Ghana, Greece, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Iran, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kosovo, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Lebanon, Lesotho, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Madagascar, Malaysia, Maldives, Malta, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mexico, Moldova, Mongolia, Montenegro, Morocco, Namibia, Nepal, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Nigeria, Norway, Oman, Palestine, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Russia, Rwanda, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Serbia, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sri Lanka, Suriname, Swaziland, Sweden, Switzerland, Syria, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Thailand, Trinidad/Tobago, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Uganda, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Venezuela, Vietnam, Zambia, Zimbabwe
Variables: AFE-SCALE-1
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Variables: AFE-SCALE-1
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June 28, 2025, 3:53 p.m.
Countries: Algeria
Variables: ABO-LAW-1
"The 2018 Health Act promulgated three permissive cases for abortions: When the physiological, psychological, and/or mental balance of the woman is at serious risk. The text is not explicit as to the nature of the loss of balance but is believed to refer to a woman who gets pregnant after being raped. When the foetal anomaly implies non-viability. When a woman’s life or health is at risk if the pregnancy continues" (Para 3-6).
Variables: ABO-LAW-1
"The 2018 Health Act promulgated three permissive cases for abortions: When the physiological, psychological, and/or mental balance of the woman is at serious risk. The text is not explicit as to the nature of the loss of balance but is believed to refer to a woman who gets pregnant after being raped. When the foetal anomaly implies non-viability. When a woman’s life or health is at risk if the pregnancy continues" (Para 3-6).
June 24, 2025, 9:07 a.m.
Countries: Algeria
Variables: AFE-DATA-1
The gender parity index (GPI) for gross secondary school enrollment (i.e. the ratio of gross enrollment of girls to gross enrollment of boys at the secondary level) is 1.04. This number was found by using the World Bank's data for secondary school gross enrollment for girls and boys. As of 2023, the gross enrollment rate for females is 105% while the gross enrollment rate for males is 101%. (CEC2 - CODER COMMENT).
Variables: AFE-DATA-1
The gender parity index (GPI) for gross secondary school enrollment (i.e. the ratio of gross enrollment of girls to gross enrollment of boys at the secondary level) is 1.04. This number was found by using the World Bank's data for secondary school gross enrollment for girls and boys. As of 2023, the gross enrollment rate for females is 105% while the gross enrollment rate for males is 101%. (CEC2 - CODER COMMENT).
Dec. 31, 2024, 4:46 p.m.
Countries: Algeria, Bolivia, Cambodia, Chad, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Egypt, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, Mozambique, Nicaragua, Solomon Islands, South Sudan, Swaziland, Vanuatu, Venezuela
Variables: IRP-SCALE-1
16
Variables: IRP-SCALE-1
16
Dec. 4, 2024, 4:38 p.m.
Countries: Algeria
Variables: PW-LAW-1
"Polygyny legal for up to four wives, but increasingly rare" (para 18)
Variables: PW-LAW-1
"Polygyny legal for up to four wives, but increasingly rare" (para 18)
Aug. 21, 2024, 3:45 p.m.
Countries: Algeria
Variables: IRP-PRACTICE-5
“Moreover, the police are entrusted with the implementation of laws that protect victims of prostitution, even though police officers are directly linked to the establishment of prostitution in Algeria.” (3)
Variables: IRP-PRACTICE-5
“Moreover, the police are entrusted with the implementation of laws that protect victims of prostitution, even though police officers are directly linked to the establishment of prostitution in Algeria.” (3)
Aug. 10, 2024, 2:57 a.m.
Countries: Algeria, Burkina Faso, East Timor, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Kuwait, Libya, Morocco, Nepal, Oman, Qatar, Uganda, Zimbabwe
Variables: MULTIVAR-SCALE-6
12.0
Variables: MULTIVAR-SCALE-6
12.0
May 2, 2024, 11:01 a.m.
Countries: Algeria
Variables: DV-DATA-1
"According to statistics from Algerian security services, 1,404 women were victims of domestic violence by their husbands in 2022" (para 3).
Variables: DV-DATA-1
"According to statistics from Algerian security services, 1,404 women were victims of domestic violence by their husbands in 2022" (para 3).