Algerian protesters take part in an anti-government demonstration in the capital Algiers on December 12, 2019, during the presidential election. – Five candidates are running in Algeria’s presidential election to replace ousted Algerian president Abdelaziz Bouteflika, the country’s election authority said Saturday, amid widespread protests against the vote. Former premiers Ali Benflis and Abdelmadjid Tebboune are considered front-runners in an election opposed by the mass protest movement that alongside the army forced Bouteflika to resign in April after 20 years in power. No opinion polls have been published but observers expect an extremely low turnout nationwide after months of demonstrations opposing the vote. (Photo by RYAD KRAMDI / AFP)
Algeria held a tense presidential election Thursday meant to bring stability after a year of turmoil, but voting was marred as protesters stormed polling stations and thousands rallied in the capital.
The unpopular vote comes almost 10…
Source: Guardian Newspaper
