Algiers, Oct 8, 2019 – Algerian police Tuesday prevented a weekly protest by students in the capital for the first time since an anti-regime movement took to the streets in February, AFP journalists and witnesses said. “Police brutality reached a level not seen since the start of the demonstrations, according to several students”, El-Watan newspaper wrote on its website. Security forces have toughened their line against protests — including much larger rallies held each Friday, extending well beyond the student community — since the election date was confirmed in a mid-September announcement. Protesters have been demanding political reforms and the removal of regime insiders — including Gaid Salah himself — before any vote. By AFPEmail this story to a friend or colleague EmailLike this: Like Loading...

Source: The North Africa Journal October 08, 2019 18:33 UTC