Millions of Algerians took to the streets one more time today, as protests against the countries leadership grew. This video from central Algiers today is from AFP. #Algerie_manifestation #Alger
Many media outlets have described as protests towards the president. Most people I've spoken to describes it differently. My impression is rather that while president Bouteflika remains somewhat a hero for many, the leadership behind him is unfairly holding on to their power.
The fact that the protests are still ongoing even though president Bouteflika announced he would not run for a fifth term, could indicate that it is the leadership behind him will have a hard time staying in power.
"This is incredible. I have never ever seen this big protests in my life", one man told me a few hours ago. #Algerie_manifestation #Alger
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