The province of El Oued in southeastern Algeria was rocked by violent clashes between disenchanted youth demanding jobs and better living conditions and Algerian security forces. The clashes take place in a climate of uncertainty in Algeria where the government failed to use the oil mantra to develop the long-neglected south. The protesters in the city of El Maghair also demanded peacefully highways and proper roads before security agents used force leading to clashes. Ain Salah and Ouargla have been the theatre of violent clashes with security forces. The region of Ghardaia was rocked by violent sectarian fights between Amazigh Ibadites and Arab Malikites.

Source: The North Africa Journal February 01, 2019 15:00 UTC