Thousands of protesters rejected the Algerian parliament's choice of an int...
ALGIERS - Thousands of protesters rejected the Algerian parliament’s choice of an interim president on Tuesday after the resignation of Abdelaziz Bouteflika, demanding immediate steps to remove the old guard and introduce sweeping democratic reforms.
The protest movement demands the overhaul of a secretive political system built around veterans of the 1954-1962 war of independence against France, ruling party figures, big businessmen and the army. “I thank the army and all security services for their work,” Bensalah told parliament after his appointment.
“All in all, the way in which the vacancy of the Presidency of the Republic has been filled does not bring our country closer to the end of the crisis,” said Ali Benflis, leader of the opposition Talae El Houriyet party.On stepping down, Bouteflika promised that elections would be held after 90 days as part of a transition he said would usher in a new era.
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