“Many of the injured at the demonstrations in Algiers”
“Over 60 people are reported to have been injured in clashes between police and protesters in Algeria. Friday’s demonstrations against the country’s president – arranged in several parts of the country – is the largest since the so-called arab spring, eight years ago.”
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“Initially, the protests peaceful, but later in the day, injuring both police officers and protesters, among other things, in connection with the stone throwing. According to the police, injured a total of 56 police officers and 7 demonstrators. 45 people were arrested.”
“Late in the evening came the information that at least one person lost their lives in connection with people fled. According to some data, there was a man who had a heart attack in the panic. Tv footage shows violent gatuscener.”
“the 81-year-old president Abdelaziz Bouteflika, who has been in power for 20 years, has only on a few occasions shown to the public after a stroke in 2013. According to the president’s opponents is no evidence to suggest that he is able to lead the country.”
“– a Look at the young people of Algeria – all they ask for is a capable president who can speak to the people, ” says 45-year-old protestor Hamdane Salim.”
” 20 years is enough, says another protester.”
“Falling oil prices have in recent years, the deterioration of the Algerian economy. After the protests during the arab spring of 2011, the authorities were building out the welfare state to meet the popular discontent. It is more difficult now.”