Algeria: Demonstrations to be held nationwide on February 22, 24
Demonstrations to denounce President Abdelaziz Bouteflika’s candidacy to be held nationwide on February 22 and 24
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22 Mar 03:02 AM UTC —
Algeria: Anti-government protests expected on March 22 /update 16
19 Mar 06:36 AM UTC —
Algeria: Protests expected to continue March 19 /update 15
15 Mar 11:21 AM UTC —
Algeria: Thousands protest in Algiers March 15 /update 14
13 Mar 10:34 AM UTC —
Algeria: Ongoing students and teachers protest in Algiers March 13 /update 13
12 Mar 08:05 AM UTC —
Algeria: Students call for protests on March 12, 15 /update 12
10 Mar 05:26 AM UTC —
Algeria: Authorities order early university holiday break March 10 /update 11
08 Mar 01:27 PM UTC —
Algeria: Train and metro services halted in Algiers amid protest March 8 /update 10
08 Mar 09:24 AM UTC —
Algeria: Nationwide protests and strikes from March 8 /update 9
07 Mar 12:45 PM UTC —
Algeria: Lawyer protest in Algiers against Bouteflika candidacy March 7 /update 8
05 Mar 10:49 AM UTC —
Algeria: Ongoing protest in Algiers against Bouteflika candidacy March 5 /update 7
03 Mar 09:29 PM UTC —
Algeria: Tens of thousands protest Bouteflika candidacy across country March 3 /update 6
02 Mar 11:57 AM UTC —
Algeria: Protests against Bouteflika candidacy scheduled for March 3 /update 5
01 Mar 04:53 PM UTC —
Algeria: Nationwide protests against President Bouteflika March 1 /update 4
28 Feb 05:33 AM UTC —
Algeria: Protests against Bouteflika candidacy expected March 1 /update 3
25 Feb 01:53 PM UTC —
Algeria: Nationwide demonstrations Feb. 26; calls for general strike March 1 /update 2
23 Feb 02:02 PM UTC —
Algeria: Nationwide demonstrations February 22 /update 1
Event
Demonstrations to denounce President Abdelaziz Bouteflika's candidacy in the April 18 presidential elections are expected to be held in cities throughout Algeria on Friday, February 22, and Sunday, February 24. Similar demonstrations were held in urban centers throughout the country over the weekend of February 16-17. A heightened security presence and associated transportation disruptions are to be expected near any demonstration site.
Context
Civil unrest may continue to mount in advance of the planned April 18 presidential election. In early February, the National Liberation Front (FLN) party officially presented President Abdelaziz Bouteflika's - in power since 1999 - candidacy in the elections.
Advice
Individuals in Algeria are advised to monitor the situation and avoid all demonstrations.
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