Thousands Protest Unemployment In Algeria -- Al Jazeera
Estimated 10,000 gather in Sahara town to protest lack of employment opportunities and corruption in oil-rich region.
Thousands of protesters have rallied in central Algeria over a lack of jobs and corruption by government officials, local media has reported.
Nearly 10,000 people gathered in the central square of the desert town of Ouargla on Thursday, chanting "the people want the downfall of corruption" and anti-government slogans.
The demonstrators claim the government is marginalising the sparsely populate south and central parts of the vast North African country, even though all the oil and gas installations are located there.
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Update #1: Protests mount in Algeria -- Global Post
Update #2: 'Arab Spring’ winds blow on Algeria from desert -- Middle East Online
My Comment: Corruption coupled with poverty and high unemployment .... a perfect mix for a population to revolt.
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