Algerians Turn Out In Relaunch Of Protests For Radical Political Change
Algerians Turn Out In Relaunch Of Protests For Radical Political Change
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Tens of thousands of Algerians took to the streets March 2 for the second consecutive week, calling for an end to the current political system that gives the military a dominant role in government.
The pro-democracy protest movement, known as the Hirak, continues to roil this North African country long after Covid-19 restrictions forced suspension of demonstrations from last March until last week. Algerian authorities have responded by deploying thousands of police officers who arrested dozens and used sticks and tear gas to disperse the protesters.