Activists took to social media calling for “joyful demonstrations” to “peacefully bring down a dictatorial regime”
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I have taken this step because I am keen to put an end to the current bickering – Bouteflika
On Monday, the veteran ruler announced he would leave before his term expires at the end of the month.
Bouteflika will ensure “continuity of the state’s institutions” before he quits
the Algerian authorities also banned all private aircraft from taking off and landing until the end of the month.
Bouteflika has come under mounting pressure to quit power since his decision to seek a fifth term
We’re fed up with those in power,” the demonstrators chanted. “We want a new government
RND said on Wednesday that it recommends the resignation of the president with the aim of smoothing the period of transition.
He has urged parliament to declare the president unable to perform his duties due to serious illness.
The proposals come a day after hundreds of thousands of Algerians demonstrated nationwide for a fifth consecutive Friday