PICS: More than 100 wounded in riots against Bouteflika re-election bid
People clash with anti-riot police during the protest against President Abdelaziz Bouteflika, in Algiers. Picture: Ramzi Boudina/ReutersAlgerians gather for a demonstration in Algiers, as some thousands march through the city to protest President Abdelaziz Bouteflika's hold on power. Picture: Toufik Doudou/APAlgeria is at a new turning point, led by citizens young and old peacefully protesting a bid for a fifth term by ailing President Abdelaziz Bouteflika.
Hundreds of thousands of protesters flooded the streets of Algiers for the third Friday running to demonstrate against Bouteflika's re-election bid. Large protests were also held in the provinces of Batna, Bouira, Skikda and M'Sila. Some 195 people were detained by security forces, according to the Directorate of National Security, which added that 112 police officers were injured during the protests.
Last week, he promised a series of reforms, including constitutional amendments and an early presidential vote, if re-elected.
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