Military Algeria dictator has survived Arab Spring in neighboring nations of Libya and Tunisia
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News about the struggle for democracy in Algeria. According to Freedom House, the "military and intelligence services dominate politics and political freedom is repressed". Also check out our section on World Democracy or our Africa articles.
Human Rights Activists Watching Mali Closely
Major violence during ongoing wars have devastated already poor people, but rights activists watching Mali conflict with unease that stability is close
Forgotten North Africa People Suffers Behind Violence
Traditional media definitions of conflicts underestimate plight of a forgotten North Africa people
Mali Remains a Country Damaged by War
Mali conflict has devastated infrastructure and caused untold suffering for millions: Mali remains a country damaged as hope for rebuilding period begins
Peace Talks With Rebels in Mali Move Forward
Nation continues to face rebel control of half of country while talks with rebels in Mali are uncertain – Can the government find peace with rebels or is Mali in for more trouble?
Hunger Strike Against Algerian Dictatorship Continues
Public Union Workers on Hunger Strike Against Algerian Dictatorship Draw International Attention
Algerian Arab Spring Restrained by Memories of War
Elections See Widespread Fraud, Low Turnout as Algerian Arab Spring Activists Remain Active
Algeria Election Brings Questions of Fairness, Vote Rigging
Leadership Decries Chaos of Arab Spring as Regional Neighbors Democratize and Algeria Election Brings Questions of Fairness and Accuracy
Algerian Vote Weak Turnout As Population Cynical
Controversial Algerian Vote Weak Turnout Might Reflect People’s New Rejection of Government Reform
Boycotted Elections Seen as Test of Algeria Reforms
Arab Spring Democracy Push Puts Pressure on Ruling Dictatorship and is a Test of Algeria Reforms