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To: gandalftb
Algeria was mentioned above, and it looks like there will be a lot of trouble soon. At present there is only a few demonstrations against the reelection of Bouteflika (or what is left of him) for the fifth time, but they are increasing in numbers. Islamists are arriving from Syria and with unemployment levels among under-30s hitting close to 30%
https://qz.com/africa/1563958/algeria-shuts-internet-amid-anti-bouteflika-election-protests/ there are no easy solutions. Will the military resurrect GIA again?
19 posted on 03/02/2019 8:58:57 AM PST by AdmSmith (GCTGATATGTCTATGATTACTCAT)
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To: AdmSmith

Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika, facing mass protests over his 20 years in power, will run in April’s elections with an offer to step down after a year if he is re-elected, his campaign manager said on Sunday.

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-algeria-protests/algerias-bouteflika-offers-to-leave-within-one-year-if-re-elected-idUSKCN1QK0AG


20 posted on 03/03/2019 12:05:31 PM PST by AdmSmith (GCTGATATGTCTATGATTACTCAT)
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