Dozens arrested in protests against fifth term for Algeria president

Security forces arrested 41 people during angry protests that rocked Algeria's capital against ailing President Abdelaziz Bouteflika seeking a fifth term, authorities said Saturday.

Thousands of Algerians went to the streets in a protest against Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika bid for a fifth term in presidential elections. Source: EPA/MOHAMED MESSARA

Police fired tear gas on Friday to block a protest march on the presidential palace, prompting demonstrators to respond with stone-throwing.

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