The North Africa Journal – May 7, 2017: The Algerian ministry of interior says voter participation was 38.25% on 4 May, down 6% compared to the 2012 legislative elections. The other ruling party, the National Democratic Rally (RND), however, won 97 seats, up 27 seats compared to 2017. The high instance for the monitoring of elections reported a total of 34 suspected fraud cases and disruptions nationwide. In Sidi Bel-Abbes, polling was suspended after FLN militants were seen stuffing ballots by RND and FFS representatives in the province. In France, consular officials were accused of fraud and tempering with voter lists in favor of the FLN.

Source: The North Africa Journal May 07, 2017 17:26 UTC