They protest twice a week, and the army allows it, wary of a bloody confrontation. So Algeria’s still-bloodless revolution continues.
Tag: Bouteflika, Abdelaziz
Algeria Cancels Presidential Election, Setting Up New Impasse
The Constitutional Council scrapped the July 4 vote, giving in to the demands of protesters who had no faith in the process.
Algeria’s President Bouteflika Is Gone. What Happens Now?
The protesters remarkably succeeded in removing Bouteflika without a single life lost or shot fired by security services. But the standoff is far from over.
Algerian Leader Bouteflika Resigns Under Pressure From Army
The state news agency said the ailing Mr. Bouteflika, who hasn’t spoken to his countrymen in seven years, had submitted his resignation.
Algerian Leader Bouteflika Resigns Under Pressure From Army
The state news agency said the ailing Abdelaziz Bouteflika, who hasn’t spoken to his countrymen in seven years, was stepping down.
Algeria’s Strongman President to Step Down
Amid months of unprecedented protests across Algeria — the largest anti-government demonstrations in over 30 years — President Abdelaziz Bouteflika has announced that he will resign by April 28 after ruling the country for 20 years.
Algeria’s Ruler, Abdelaziz Bouteflika, Agrees to Step Down
Mr. Bouteflika, who has ruled Algeria for 20 years, appears to have yielded to mass protests demanding his resignation.
Report Says Algeria’s President Is Preparing to Resign
After weeks of protests and a call by the army chief to declare him unfit, President Abdelaziz Bouteflika is ready to step down, according to a privately owned TV network.
Huge Crowds of Algerians Protest Army’s Latest Compromise Offer
Crowds, seeking far more than the ouster of the ailing president, Abdelaziz Bouteflika, want the wholesale removal of “the System.” all those tied to his 20-year reign.
Algeria Army Chief Opens Path to End of Bouteflika’s Rule
A top power broker expressed support for what he called the “legitimate demands” of protesters who want President Abdelaziz Bouteflika to step down.