The move would potentially clear the way for elections to be organised in the coming months unless the president recovers. But he also postponed the elections, angering protesters who saw the move as a ploy to stay in power. Although credited with helping foster peace after Algeria’s decade-long civil war, Bouteflika has faced criticism for alleged authoritarianism. We all lived to see this moment,” said Sabrina Zouagui, a teacher of French literature who joined the protests. “We must say no to the (political) system and move toward a state of law,” she added.

Source: The North Africa Journal March 26, 2019 16:07 UTC