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Algerian trade unionist warns of severe repression
Algerian protesters gather during an anti-government demonstration in the center of the capital Algiers, last Friday

PROTESTS continued in Algeria for the 18th consecutive week in a movement for democratic change as a trade union leader warns of severe repression at the hands of the authorities.

Tens of thousands poured onto the streets of the capital Algiers as they demand those associated with the regime of former president Abdelaziz Bouteflika step aside and usher in a new, democratic era.

In a display of unity, Berbers from the Kabylie region united, displaying their flag alongside the Algerian standard chanting: “Kabylie and Arabs are brothers, [army chief] Salah is with the traitors.”

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