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May 12, 2021

Algeria Moves to Ban Unauthorized Protests as Pro-Democracy Movement Gains Steam
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The U.N. warned Tuesday against the crackdown on freedom of speech in
Algeria after authorities moved to ban demonstrations ahead of
parliamentary elections in June. Ongoing protests by the Hirak movement
are seeking an end to the entrenched political establishment and ruling
military leadership. The protest movement, which led to the resignation
of President Abdelaziz Bouteflika in 2019, resumed earlier this year
after taking a break due to the pandemic.

Malika: "We want independence, and the army gang must leave. The army
must give power to civil people. People are tired. It's enough."



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