Under Pressure, Algeria's Leader Won't Seek Fifth Term — But Delays Upcoming Election
"I particularly understand the message given by youth, in terms of anxiety and ambition for their own future and that of the country," said 82-year-old President Abdelaziz Bouteflika.
by Bill Chappell
Mar 12, 2019
2 minutes
Bowing to weeks of protests, Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika has reversed his decision to run for a fifth term and says he will not seek re-election. But the 82-year-old leader stopped short of stepping down and has delayed elections set for next month.
"I particularly understand the message given by youth, in.
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