Algeria | Dec 16, 2019 Algerians skeptical of the military state’s new civilian figurehead The protest movement that took down Abdelaziz Bouteflika is keeping the pressure on his replacement, Abdelmadjid Tebboune.
Algeria | Dec 12, 2019 Protesters unmoved by Algeria's first corruption trial Algeria’s protesters view the current trial of figures linked to the former regime as a charade that some in power are using to settle personal accounts.
Algeria | Dec 10, 2019 Algeria to vote in presidential poll amid crackdown on protesters As Algeria’s presidential elections approach, protesters are taking to the streets to voice opposition to holding the vote before the protest movement’s activists are released from detention.
Algeria | Dec 6, 2019 Algeria's presidential election no one wants After hounding longtime dictator Abdelaziz Bouteflika from office, protesters are now campaigning to stop the flawed process to replace him.
Algeria | Nov 26, 2019 Algeria’s government and protesters on track for collision Algerian protesters are stepping up pressure against the ruling regime as the Dec. 12 elections near, with complete rejection of the candidates.
Algeria | Nov 1, 2019 Algeria’s hydrocarbon reform adds fuel to protest movement Algeria’s interim government claims to be undertaking economic reforms of the energy sector, but protesters see the effort as an attempt to shore up economic and diplomatic support heading into December presidential elections.
Algeria | Oct 17, 2019 Algerian regime steps up repression against protests Algeria's interim government appears to be ramping up its response to Hirak activists taking part in popular protests, including resorting to extended pre-hearing detentions and holding protesters in inhumane conditions.
Algeria | Sep 18, 2019 Imposition of election date signals end to Algerian government patience Algerians protested the decision to hold elections in December as their demands are left unmet and many activists and opposition members linger in jail.
Algeria | Aug 2, 2019 Mediation rejected as Algeria’s protests march on Algeria’s army chief Lt. Gen. Ahmed Gaid Salah rejected conditions put forth by protesters for talks to end the political crisis; the conditions include the release of people arrested during the demonstrations and the removal of checkpoints erected around the capital, Algiers.
Algeria | Jul 9, 2019 Algeria’s Hirak presses on with unparalleled achievements Algeria’s popular protests, or Hirak, entered their 20th week on July 5, with thousands of demonstrators flooding city streets.
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