NPR: Protests Against Algerian President's Bid For Fifth Term End In Chaos
Waves of demonstrations swept across Algeria Friday, continuing days of protest against President Abdelaziz Bouteflika, who earlier this month confirmed he is seeking a fifth term in office. But unlike previous marches, which have remained largely peaceful, processions in the nation's capital at the start of the weekend ended in chaos and violence.
Throngs of people flooded onto the streets of several of the North African country's largest cities to call on the ailing 81-year-old to pull out of the presidential election on April 18.
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More News On The Growing Protests Against The Rule Of Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika Continue
Algeria: Tens of thousands protest president's bid for fifth term -- Al Jazeera
Algeria protests: Thousands denounce president's bid for fifth term -- BBC
Tens of thousands of Algerians call on Bouteflika to step down -- Reuters
Son of former Algeria PM dies during anti-Bouteflika protests -- Al Jazeera
Algeria since Bouteflika confirmed bid for 5th term -- AFP
Protests against Algeria's President Bouteflika grow stronger -- DW
Algeria protests: The beginning of the end? -- Ahmed Rouaba BBC News
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