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Sunday, February 13, 2011

Police Clash with Protesters in Algiers


Clashes erupted after police prevented thousands of protesters from heading to Martyrs' Square. The rally called for political reforms and a change of government.

This comes after protests in the Kabylie region left eight dead and hundreds of others wounded.

Protesters also demanded the government lift the 20-year state of emergency and release prisoners arrested during last month's riots. The government has banned protests in the capital Algiers since 2001.'

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