Algeria’s military may declare a state of emergency if protestors are not appeased by President Bouteflika’s promise to manage a transition after cancelling elections
Thousands of Algerians took to the streets on Friday across the country, amid heavy security, for what could prove to be decisive protests against ailing President Abdelaziz Bouteflika.
"They're trying to see how much they get away with. The military's only concern is stability. It's still an open question whether they will declare a state of emergency." ‘Le Pouvoir’ or ‘the Power’ is the name Algerians give to the political, military and business collective they believe runs the country from behind the scenes through a system of consensus.Algeria's protesters want to send a bold message today that they are rejecting Bouteflika's attempt this week to defuse Algeria's political crisis.
Regime-managed constitutional reform is nothing new to the North African country. Algeria has already been through. The changes are seen as an attempt to demobilise protesters and allow the regime to live on. Among protesters' chants were "gang of thieves" and "you ruined Algeria, we don't want you." Others chanted "peaceful demonstration", to ensure things don't get out of hand.
Speaking on Wednesday, March 6, at Shirshal Military Academy, only a two-hour drive from the Algerian capital engulfed in popular protests, he told military leaders and officer cadets that the Algerian military was prepared to “meet all its responsibilities.”
Österreich Neuesten Nachrichten, Österreich Schlagzeilen
Similar News:Sie können auch ähnliche Nachrichten wie diese lesen, die wir aus anderen Nachrichtenquellen gesammelt haben.
Protests continue after Algerian leader drops bid for fifth termHundreds took the streets demanding President Abdelaziz Bouteflika step down immediately.
Weiterlesen »
Algerian president back home amid mass protests against himAlgerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika is back in his home country after spending two weeks in a Swiss hospital. His opponents have held massive demonstrations demanding he withdraw his candidacy for a fifth term.
Weiterlesen »
Algerian president back home amid mass protests against himAlgerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika returned to Algeria after 2 weeks in a Swiss hospital amid massive demonstrations demanding he withdraw his candidacy for a fifth term.
Weiterlesen »
Big anti-Bouteflika protest fills Algerian capitalTens of thousands of Algerians packed central Algiers to capacity on Friday to c...
Weiterlesen »
Trump Has Done Nothing About His Month-Old Wall Emergency Other Than To Declare ItTrump has done nothing about his month-old 'emergency' other than declare it
Weiterlesen »
United flight declares emergency as engine shuts down in descent into HoustonFederal authorities say a United Airlines flight declared an emergency when an engine shut down as the plane was descending into Houston.
Weiterlesen »
Venezuela congress declares 'state of alarm' over blackoutVenezuela's opposition-run congress on Monday declared a 'state of ala...
Weiterlesen »
Benjamin Netanyahu declares Israel the nation-state of Jews alone in social media spat with actress'Israel is not a state of all its citizens,' Netanyahu wrote.
Weiterlesen »
The United States’ top general says Google's work in China is indirectly benefiting the Chinese militaryThe United States' top general said on Thursday that the Chinese military was indirectly benefiting from the work Alphabet Inc’s Google was doing in China.
Weiterlesen »