A man gestures during a protest against the appointment of interim president Abdelkader Bensalah demanding radical changes to the political system, in Algiers, Algeria April 10, 2019. (Reuters Photo)
Daily Sabah: Algeria to hold presidential election on July 4
Algeria will hold a presidential election on Thursday, July 4, a statement from the presidency said Wednesday.
Abdelkader Bensalah was appointed on Tuesday to replace former President Abdelaziz Bouteflika, who was pressured by massive protests to step down after two decades in office. Protests have continued, however, with people on the streets demanding that he, the government and all those linked to Bouteflika's reign should also leave.
The interim leader appeared to be working to get ahead of the curve by quickly setting an election date for what is supposed to be a fully transparent democratic process.
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WNU Editor: If this election is not transparent, the protests will return.
More News In Algeria's Election
Algeria, under interim chief, sets presidential vote July 4 -- AP
Algeria sets presidential election for 4 July after protests -- BBC
Algeria to hold July 4 presidential election after mass protests -- Reuters
Algeria sets presidential election for July 4 -- France 24
What President Bouteflika's Departure Means For Algeria's Future -- NPR (audio)
The Fall of Abdelaziz Bouteflika -- Foreign Affairs
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