Algeria: new monster demonstration against power in Algiers

The protesters are demanding the departure of Bouteflika's relatives who are propelled into power after his withdrawal from the presidential race.
The streets of Algiers are not empty for this ninth "act" of mobilization. An immense crowd filled the streets of central Algiers for several kilometers again for a new demonstration demanding the departure of the power of the entire apparatus inherited from deposed President Abdelaziz Bouteflika.

Massive processions are also reported in the rest of the country, including Oran (west), Constantine and Annaba (east), the most important cities in Algeriaafter the capital, according to local journalists and national television.

In Algiers, the police, accused in recent weeks of trying to suppress the demonstrations, was quiet. "Sylmiya (peaceful) despite provocation and gas" tear, can we read on a sign.....