Updated March 15, 2019
The rally is the first major test of whether Bouteflika has calmed anger on the streets with his surprise announcement on Monday that he would not seek a fifth term but was cancelling an April presidential poll.“You pretend to understand us, we will pretend to listen to you,” read a banner held aloft by the mostly young demonstrators.
Bouteflika, who uses a wheelchair and has rarely appeared in public since suffering a stroke in 2013, has promised a “national conference” to carry out reforms. But discontent, particularly among the young, turned to anger after the veteran leader announced on February 10 that he would seek another term.
Several demonstrators on Friday said they had travelled from the Kabylie area, 100 kilometres east of Algiers, and spent the previous night with friends in the capital to avoid roadblocks or bus stoppages. “The absolute priority is to reunite the Algerians and allow them to go together towards a better future,” he said. “It’s not about staying in power for a few weeks or a few months more.”
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Thousands Protest In Algeria As President Bouteflika Remains Adamant – Channels TelevisionWhen will African leaders learn to be democratic? Always thirsty for power. This Algerian president has been in power since 1999, he is looking to go for a 5th term. Let the people's voice be heard, the position is not for you and your family. What nonsense what is wrong with most African head of state, they prefer to die than to leave the office, which is not their inheritance.. Smh Why are you quite about the thugs arrested by the Nigeria police offers?
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