As part of the missions of Coast Guards of Naval Forces’ Command, particularly those of a humanitarian nature, two Coast Guard search and rescue units belonging to the Territorial Group of Algiers and a Naval Forces’ search and rescue helicopter proceeded, yesterday 16th October 2021, to the rescue of (13) illegal immigrants and to the recovery of (04) bodies following the capsizing of their boat at (16) nautical miles north of the city of Algiers.

      This intervention reflects the efforts made by our Naval Forces in carrying out their missions in the open sea and in preserving the lives of our fellow citizens.