Thursday, December 12, 2019

Presidential Election In Algeria -- News Updates December 12, 2019



The Guardian: Police and protesters clash as Algeria holds disputed election

Unrest in Algiers and other cities as low turnout expected amid widespread disaffection

Algeria’s presidential election has been marked by police clashes and a mass boycott, in a victory for the country’s pro-democracy protest movement, which has derided the vote as a sham.

Tens of thousands of people took to the streets on Thursday, chanting “No to elections of shame” and “Generals in the rubbish”. The election commission put the turnout at just 20% by 3pm – a figure that will be seen as a victory by the protesters.

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Presidential Election In Algeria -- News Updates December 12, 2019

Voting ends in disputed Algerian election -- Reuters
Algerians are voting for new president or boycotting poll -- AP
Algerians head to polls amid opposition calls to boycott the vote -- France 24
Algerians protest through day of disputed election -- Reuters
Algeria holds presidential vote despite push for boycott -- Al Jazeera
Algeria election: Thousands march to protest in Algiers -- BBC
'Charade': Algerian protesters take to streets to reject election -- Al Jazeera
Who are the five men bidding to be Algeria's next president? -- AFP

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