Algeria’s Dying Dictatorship
Despite his failing health, Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika cinched a fourth term last month – or so the regime claimed. In fact, Bouteflika's victory was a sham, underscoring just how far Algeria is from a free and fair democratic system – and how few options Algerians have to effect change from within the system.
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ALGIERS – Despite his failing health, Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika won a fourth term last month, with 81% of the vote – or so the regime claimed. In fact, far from signaling growing political stability, the 77-year-old incumbent’s sham victory underscores just how few options Algerians have to effect change from within the system.