Mohamed Boudiaf
On 11 January 1992, Bendjedid announced his resignation on national television, saying it was necessary to "protect the unity of the people and the security of the country". Later that same day, the High Council of State ("Haut Comité d'Etat"—HCE), which was composed of five people (including Khaled Nezzar, , Ali Kafi, Mohamed Boudiaf and Ali Haroun), was appointed to carry out the duties of the president.