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Protesters in Algiers last week
PROTESTS continued in Algeria this weekend with thousands taking to the streets to reject next month’s scheduled presidential elections, instead demanding a “new revolution.”
Friday’s protest in the capital Algiers, which marked the 65th anniversary of independence from France, was one of the biggest since the weekly gatherings began in February.
Demonstrations continued over the weekend as Algerians vented their anger at the election planned for December 12, despite promises of “transparency” from the authorities.
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