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The Fall of Abdelaziz Bouteflika

On April 5, just a few days after Bouteflika stepped down, Algerians were back on the streets in greater numbers than ever. They don’t just want to see the back of an ailing president—they want their country back.

James McDougall

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The Fall of Abdelaziz Bouteflika

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