Mar 04, 2019 at 12:15
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Bouteflika’s official candidacy will spark more protests
On Sunday, March 3, 2019 the ailing Algerian President Bouteflika officially deposed his candidacy for a fifth term. The Algerian Constitution clearly stipulates that the candidate has to do this in person. However, Bouteflika is in Geneva (Switzerland) for a medical check-up. Therefore, other people submitted for him the 60,000 signatures legally required to run for office. Therefore,...