By RFIPosted on 10-01-2020Modified on 10-01-2020 at 22:00
47th week of protest in Algeria. This Friday, demonstrations were held across the country to demand a change in the political system. The authorities however announced at the beginning of the week that the reform of the Constitution would be implemented. The demonstrators are skeptical about these political announcements.
The rain made the signs disappear. But Adlène 42 years old carries a flag in each hand. Accompanied by his wife and son, he demonstrated to say that the promises of the new president , Abdelmadjid Tebboune, he did not believe.
" They are reforming the Constitution for their interests," he claims. It's not for the people, it's always been like that! The real change is that the whole system leaves, the system of generals. We want a free, civil country, that's all we ask for. We are not asking for anarchy or war or violence. We are a pacifist people, we want the real departure of the regime. "
The demonstrators chant that the people are united, mock the president and sing that they refuse dialogue. " Since 1962, there have only been promises," said Ali Lamdani, 68, a trade unionist. And never have they kept their promises. The Algerian people demand a rule of law, civil. "
Protesters detained and released earlier this month were in the procession, demanding the release of those held in prison.
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