Demonstrations to change the system in Algeria began Feb. 22, when thousands of people, mainly youth, came into the streets throughout the country after Bouteflika announced he intended to seek a fifth term. . ... The people smelled a trap in Bouteflika’s announcement and avoided..…
He became minister at the age of 25, and stood up to the likes of Henry Kissinger at the height of Cold War, when Algeria was tethered to Soviet Union.. Bouteflika negotiated with Venezuelan terrorist known as Carlos Jackal to free oil ministers. ..…
MA: How do you analyze the events taking place in Algeria against the fifth term of Bouteflika? ..…
By his key allies to abandon, Despite the calls, huge crowds thronged the streets of Algeria's on Friday for sixth week, saying the moves Bouteflika were not enough.. ..…
Several close allies, including some members of the ruling FLN and union leaders, have abandoned Bouteflika. . The secretary-general of the United Nations said on Sunday he welcomed efforts towards a peaceful and democratic transition in Algeria. . ..…
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