Friday, January 7, 2011

Algeria's Youths Are Rioting



Algeria Youths Riot For Second Night -- BBC

Algerian youths have rioted for a second night across the capital, Algiers, and in several other cities.

The riots have been linked to rising food prices, housing shortages, and wider social and political grievances.

A BBC correspondent says Algiers has emptied out in the late afternoon over the last two days, before rioters take to the streets, clashing with police.

The riots follow a period of rare unrest in neighbouring Tunisia, which has led to at least three deaths.

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More News On The Riots In Algeria

Police guard mosques, university amid Algeria riots -- AFP
Algeria's anti-riot police deploy after protests -- Reuters
Tense calm in Algeria after riots -- Washington Post/AP
Algerians riot over rising price of food -- Financial Times
High Prices Spark Protests in Algeria -- Voice of America
Youths riot in Algeria over high food prices -- AP

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