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Anti-government protests sweep Algeria, 45 arrested

Police fired tear gas at protesters in the capital, Algiers. According to authorities, seven protesters and more than 50 officers were injured, with 45 people arrested, the BBC reported

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Algerians chant slogans and wave national flags during a protest rally against ailing President Abdelaziz Bouteflika's bid for a fifth term in power, in the northeastern city of Annaba. Pic/AFP

Algerians chant slogans and wave national flags during a protest rally against ailing President Abdelaziz Bouteflika's bid for a fifth term in power, in the northeastern city of Annaba. Pic/AFP

Algiers: Tens of thousands in Algeria have taken to the streets angry at 81-year-old President Abdelaziz Bouteflika's plan to seek a fifth term in office.

Police fired tear gas at protesters in the capital, Algiers. According to authorities, seven protesters and more than 50 officers were injured, with 45 people arrested, the BBC reported.

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