There is a once-in-a-generation protest movement underway in Algeria against the rule of 82 year-old Abdelaziz Bouteflika, in power since 1999. Which side are you on? According to the latest from the BBC:
Algerians protesting against the rule of President Abdelaziz Bouteflika have staged huge demonstrations in the capital, Algiers, and other cities. Riot police fired tear gas to prevent protesters reaching a road leading to the presidential palace, but the rallies were mostly peaceful. Local reports said nearly 200 people were detained by the security forces.
The best place for info on many international protests, including in Algeria, is social media. Here are some of the gems we found posted by Algerians and shared worldwide:
https://twitter.com/Arabia101/status/1104094481027121152
https://www.instagram.com/p/BuwpILVAu1s/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet
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