Strategic partners, from members of the governing FLN party to trade unionists, have abandoned the president
People carry banners and chant slogans as they protest against President Abdelaziz Bouteflika in Algiers, Algeria, March 19 2019. Picture: REUTERS/RAMZI BOUDINA
Bouteflika’s long-time strategic partners, from members of the governing FLN party to trade unionists, have abandoned the president, peeling away layers of his ruling elite. “Voices inside the FCE exist and they have publicly called for an extraordinary general assembly to replace Ali Haddad,” said Laid Benamor, former vice-president of the organisation, who resigned from it after the demonstrations began.
Even if Bouteflika quits, Algerians could face a new crisis. There is no clear successor who has won the backing of the army and is younger than 70. One option, experts say, is to create a high council of state that will set a date for general elections.
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