Pro-democracy rally begins in Algeria, defying ban

Gerald · 02-12-11, 07:18 AM

Hundreds of people are holding a pro-democracy rally in Algeria's capital Algiers, defying a government ban.

Scuffles broke out between the protesters and riot police and a number of people were reportedly arrested.

Algeria - like Egypt, Tunisia and other countries in the region - has recently witnessed demonstrations for greater freedoms and better living standards.

Public demonstrations are banned in Algeria because of a state of emergency still in place since 1992.

Heavy police presence

About 200 protesters gathered at Algiers' 1 May Square on Saturday morning.

They chanted "Bouteflika out!" - in reference to the country's President Abdelaziz Bouteflika.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-12438015

Note: 12 February 2011 Last updated at 11:36 GMT

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Gerald SUBSIM Newsman Join Date: May 2008 Location: Close to sea Posts: 24,254 Downloads: 553 Uploads: 0	Pro-democracy rally begins in Algeria, defying ban Hundreds of people are holding a pro-democracy rally in Algeria's capital Algiers, defying a government ban. Scuffles broke out between the protesters and riot police and a number of people were reportedly arrested. Algeria - like Egypt, Tunisia and other countries in the region - has recently witnessed demonstrations for greater freedoms and better living standards. Public demonstrations are banned in Algeria because of a state of emergency still in place since 1992. Heavy police presence About 200 protesters gathered at Algiers' 1 May Square on Saturday morning. They chanted "Bouteflika out!" - in reference to the country's President Abdelaziz Bouteflika. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-12438015 Note: 12 February 2011 Last updated at 11:36 GMT __________________ Nothing in life is to be feard,it is only to be understood. Marie Curie