Physicians joined lawyers against Algerian President Abdelaziz to find out who approved a medical certificate clearing him for the fifth term in office.
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Thousands of Algerians Gather in Largest Protests Yet
There is a once-in-a-generation protest movement underway in Algeria against the rule of 82 year-old Abdelaziz Bouteflika. Which side are you on?
Algeria Veterans Back Protests Demanding End to Bouteflika’s Rule
Algerian independence war veterans said protesters demanding ailing President Abdelaziz Bouteflika step down after 20 years in power.
Is Algeria Turning Green or Staying Red?
Algeria has long been a gangster state so now these angry youngsters have taken to the streets in large numbers. Most of the population is very poor, half are under 30 and 29% are unemployed.
Former Colonial Power France Silent on Algerian Protests
In recent weeks, French President Emmanuel Macron has spoken out forcefully in favor of the European Union and Venezuela’s opposition protests.
French Algerians Join Protest Against Bouteflika Re-Election Bid
Protests are continuing in Algeria against another term for ailing leader Abdelaziz and though he’s promises not to serve his full time if reelected.
Algeria’s Bouteflika Seeks Fifth Term as President Amid Protests
Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika says he won’t serve full term if re-elected as protests against his intention to run for fifth term continued.
Tens of Thousands of Algerians Call on Bouteflika to Step Down
Thousands of Algerians call on President Abdelaziz Bouteflika to step down in anti-government demonstrations there since the Arab Spring eight years ago.
Algeria’s Bouteflika Faces Growing Protests Not to Run Again
About two months to go before scheduled presidential elections in Algeria, demonstrators protest possible fifth term for President Abdel Aziz Bouteflika.
Street Unrest Breaks Down Taboo in Algeria: Talk Is of Politics at Last
Until last week the number one topic that Algerian engineer Mohamed Aissiou and his mates would discuss over coffee was soccer.