Bouteflika... 10th president-for-life of Algeria. He was elected in 1999 and is currently on his third or fourth term. Maybe it's the fifth....
’s decision to delay presidential elections.
Demonstrators were happy when Bouteflika announced his intention not to seek a fifth term in office.
However,
a good lie finds more believers than a bad truth...
protesters went back to the streets as Bouteflika also delayed the country’s presidential elections, slated for April 18.
Bouteflika’s announcement came following weeks of mass demonstrations against his re-election bid and alleged plans to extend his 20-year rule.
Following the announcement, some critics have expressed concerns that Bouteflika did not set a date for the delayed vote, arguing that a timeline for his departure would be needed to quench the protesters’ demands.
Many fear that Bouteflika will remain in power indefinitely unless a new date for elections is set soon.