Analysis: Algeria’s protesters achieve a historic victory
By Ishaan Tharoor Ishaan Tharoor Reporter covering foreign affairs, geopolitics and history Email Bio Follow March 12 at 12:59 AM Want smart analysis of the most important news in your inbox every weekday, along with other global reads, interesting ideas and opinions to know? Sign up for the Today’s WorldView newsletter.
“There will be no fifth term,” Bouteflika said in a statement, possibly signaling the end of a two-decade tenure. “There was never any question of it for me. Given my state of health and age, my last duty towards the Algerian people was always contributing to the foundation of a new Republic.” “This generation has lived through neither the war of independence nor the civil war — just the freedom of social media,” wrote Algerian journalist and novelist Kamel Daoud. “Today this freedom has sprung from screens into the street. The internet has been the great giver of freedom of speech in Algeria and the regime has realized it too late. It tried to slow it down during the first days of the protests, but it was useless.
What a photo of #Algeria-ns protesting in Paris against Bouteflika 5th run for President . Millions have gathered in Algeria too as country waits final decision. Photo by AP’s Francois Mori: pic.twitter.com/akxvEh3ZLg
इंडिया ताज़ा खबर, इंडिया मुख्य बातें
Similar News:आप इससे मिलती-जुलती खबरें भी पढ़ सकते हैं जिन्हें हमने अन्य समाचार स्रोतों से एकत्र किया है।
Chick-fil-A's fried fish sandwich is returning to menus for LentChick-fil-A's fried fish sandwich is returning to menus for Lent 2019.
और पढो »
Algeria war veterans back protests demanding end to Bouteflika's ruleAlgerian war veterans said protesters demanding ailing President Abdelaziz Boute...
और पढो »
Algeria’s ailing 82-year old president wants a fifth termFurious protesters would rather Abdelaziz Bouteflika retired
और पढो »
France monitoring Algeria protests, says up to people to decide futureFrance is closely watching the anti-government protests in former colony Algeria...
और पढो »
Algeria war veterans back anti-Bouteflika protestsAlthough Algiers remained calm, security forces are bracing for further protests on Friday as demonstrators vowed to take to the streets until the 82-year-old ailing leader resigns.
और पढो »
Cracks appear in Algeria's elite as embattled Bouteflika buys timeThe biggest demonstrations in Algeria since the 2011 Arab Spring uprising have d...
और पढो »
Algeria protests: Is President Bouteflika staring at a dead end?Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika's unwillingness to leave the presidential post is likely to fuel the protests and also trigger a deadly phase of police brutality and street violence
और पढो »
Army chief of staff vows to secure Algeria, prevent bloodshedAlgeria's army will guarantee security and not allow a return to an era of ...
और पढो »
Algeria’s ailing 82-year old president wants a fifth termAs more protests are planned, Algeria's ruling elite plays for time
और पढो »
Algeria's mass protests explainedAn ailing 82-year-old refusing to relinquish the presidency, resentment against a ruling civilian and military cabal, an economy in crisis: Algeria's mass protests, explained
और पढो »