Is Algeria on the Verge of an “Arab Spring” Moment?
For the past several weeks Algeria has been rocked by mass protests that harken to the Arab Spring. The protests are peaceful and enjoy wide support among diverse sections of Algerians -- and they could bring down the regime.
The protests were triggered by the decision of longtime ruler Abdelaziz Bouteflika to run for another term in office in elections…
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