Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika Resigns Early Under Pressure
He had earlier promised to leave before April 28, but pressure from the military and continued demonstrations accelerated his departure.
by James Doubek
Apr 03, 2019
1 minute
Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika resigned Tuesday after weeks of mass protests against his 20-year rule.
The move accelerated his promise earlier this week to resign before the end of his term on April 28. It followed a demand
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