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Simmering-Anger-Could-Dash-Algiers-Hopes-For-An-Uneventful-Referendum

Simmering Anger Could Dash Algiers' Hopes For An Uneventful Referendum

Algiers-based Lawyer and human rights activist Mustapha Bouchachi said, “Since about a year and a half ago, the judiciary has become a tool in the hands of the system. What is happening is very dangerous."

30 September 2020North Africa
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Karim Tabbou Among Algerian Activists To Be Provisionally Released From Jail

Karim Tabbou was arrested by Algerian authorities in 2019 on charges of “incitement to violence” and “harming national security” but he may be released today.

03 July 2020North Africa
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Algeria To Free Two Hirak Leaders

Opposition party leader says Algerian President will use his constitutional prerogative to ensure that two prominent leaders of the Hirak Movement, Karim Tabbou and Samir Benlarbi, regain their freedom.

03 June 2020North Africa
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Algeria Hounds Online Media

Reporters Without Borders voices concern draft law on "fake news" could be used as another channel to "muzzle the press" in Algeria after authorities block third online news website Interlignes.

21 April 2020North Africa
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Protests Continue In Algeria Despite Coronavirus Fears

Despite the Coronavirus crisis and global warnings about large gatherings in public spaces, young Algerians are continuing to take to the streets in protest against the government.

18 March 2020North Africa
Algerian-women-embrace-a-spirit-of-resilience-and-revolution

Algerian women embrace a spirit of resilience and revolution

A new generation of Algerian women are finding inspiration in female freedom fighters from the country's past.

12 March 2020North Africa
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Algeria protesters mark Hirak's first birthday

Thousands of demonstrators peacefully rally in Algeria streets to demand departure of entire political system in place, release of political activists.

21 February 2020North Africa
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Algeria Leader To Protesters: Beware Of Infiltration

Algeria: President Abdelmadjid Tebboune warns against attempts to incite protesters to violence a day before demonstrators are due to celebrate first anniversary of weekly protests that forced Boulteflika to step down.

21 February 2020North Africa
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Algeria Frees Four Jailed Hirak Activists

The authorities in Algeria have released four protesters who were jailed for their role in the months-long "Hirak" reform movement.

14 January 2020North Africa
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Algeria: Newly Elected President Faces Popular Opposition

Following the election of Abdelmadjid Tebboune as President of Algeria, demonstrators have continued to protest the political status quo.

16 December 2019North Africa
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First Post-Bouteflika Elections In Algeria Sees Poor Voter Turnout

On December 12th, Algeria held its first elections since the ousting of its long-standing President, Abdelaziz Bouteflika. However, the elections were marred by low turnout, with the protest movement viewing all candidates as members of the establishment.

13 December 2019North Africa
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Algerians Vote With Their Feet Ahead Of Rejected Elections

For nine months Algerians have marched weekly to demand that elections are not used to entrench a political elite linked to former president Abdelaziz Bouteflika.

30 November 2019North Africa
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Algeria protesters demand 'new revolution'

Algeria: Several thousand protesters defy metro’s closure and trains’ cancellations, fill Algiers’ streets to call for overhaul of political system on independence anniversary.

03 November 2019North Africa
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In struggling Jordan, grassroots movements are demanding political change

As its economy falters and protests continue to rumble, activists in Jordan and tribes are demanding greater representation.

10 July 2018Middle East
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Syrians describe 'unbearable' situation as pro-government forces bomb Daraa

Rescue volunteers in Daraa say they are overwhelmed by the bombardment and and lament the lack of equipment at their disposal to help civilians.

29 June 2018Syria
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Protests over Morocco's 'death mines' rage on despite intimidation

JERADA, Morocco – Ramshackle streets, rudimentary unfinished houses, and unemployed youth killing time in the cafes, dreaming of better futures with...

22 March 2018North Africa
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