I agree with an earlier post that his wanting to put your daughter on his Algerian passport means trouble as you will have to obtain his permission to get her out of the country as legally he can 'kidnap' her and refuse to let you take her out of the country. More simply put it is a red flag.

I think it is not worth the risk and you say you are afraid of confronting him well that is a sure sign your marriage is not on an even keel and he has control. Talk to the British Embassy / consulate first and then speak to the Algerian Embassy. If anything does not add up, demand to speak to the highest authoritative person, do not let them fob you off.

The legal situation in Algeria for British women with children is at such a disadvantage although my husband (he's algerian) said that there was talk of laws being changed although I have not been able to discover any concrete news. Often change takes such a long time in Algeria with the huge amount of red tape in place (a French relic). He heard it from someone who works in the government but he said admittedly not in the relevant department.

Being forewarned and doing your homework will provide the best outcome.

Before you go should you run into any difficulties over in Algeria you must have the British consulate number ready to hand so you can call them for advice and possibly assistance. If you do not have a mobile, make an excuse to go to a taxi phone (that's what they call the internet cafes with telephones) and call them there. Always have some money with you, some dinar. So remember the following items; telephone number of the consulate, a mobile that works in Algiers (tmobile is the best as theyusually divert to Djezzy when you are in Algeria) and some money.

Please let us know how you get on.

All the best, us women have to look out for each other, no matter where we are from.