US police officer Meghan Bardwell draws crowds during Algeria visit

A delegation of about forty residents from Lawrence, Kansas City, and El Kader arrived in Algeria on November 9, following an invitation from President Abdelmadjid Tebboune. The visitors include the mayors of Lawrence and El Kader, along with former US Ambassador to Algeria, Elisabeth Moore Aubin. Also present is Meghan Bardwell, the Lawrence police officer who gained notoriety for her spirited support of the Algerian national football team during the World Cup. During her tour of Algiers, Tipaza, and Ghardaia, Bardwell has been warmly received by the public. At the Casbah, she showcased traditional dance moves, while at the Martyrs' Memorial, she engaged with locals by using the Algerian phrase "Wesh kho ?". Her visit, which also included a stop at the Roman ruins of Tipaza where she performed traditional ululations, has been marked by strong cultural exchange and public enthusiasm.