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Protests by students and workers in Algeria and Morocco

By Antoine Lerougetel, February 21, 2011

The anti-government demonstrations are part of a wave of social unrest sweeping North Africa and the Middle East

Thousands protest, clash with police in Yemen and Algeria

By David Walsh, February 14, 2011

Major protests took place in Yemen and Algeria over the weekend, as thousands took to the streets in rallies against government corruption, poverty and unemployment.

Protests shake Algerian regime

By Alex Lantier, February 10, 2011

A national strike by health workers continued yesterday against the military regime of Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika, as protests by unemployed youth and workers spread throughout the country.

Riots shake Tunisia and Algeria

By Alex Lantier, January 10, 2011

Mass protests against social inequality, food prices, and government repression spread from Tunisia to Algeria last week.

Algerian presidential election gives Bouteflika a third term in office

By Francis Dubois and Pierre Mabut, May 1, 2009

The presidential election in Algeria on April 9 gave Abdelaziz Bouteflika a third term of office.

Britain: Hicham Yezza threatened with imminent deportation to Algeria

By Robert Stevens, November 29, 2008

The British government is stepping up its efforts to deport Hicham Yezza to Algeria. The Home Office has decided to deny Yezza his right to a trial on alleged immigration charges and has stated that, after December 2, he will be liable to be deported from the UK.