| 5,964,641 |
-4.26 |
15.28 |
Republic of Congo |
|
Clashes were reported between police and youths in the southwest district of Brazzaville. The youths erected barricades and burned tires to block traffic. 18 "members of the opposition" were also arrested, with police alleging that they caught them trying to make molotov cocktails. Among the 18 were 6 leaders of the Congolese opposition, including of FROCAD. |
| 5,964,645 |
-4.26 |
15.28 |
Republic of Congo |
|
2 men set fire to a market in the Ouenze district of Brazzaville, but it was stopped and they were arrested before it could spread. They were allegedly paid to do so, and it is believed there may have been a political motive. |
| 5,964,648 |
-4.26 |
15.28 |
Republic of Congo |
|
The National Council of Agents Fighting Against AIDS (CNLS) began a strike to demand their payments which amount to 20 months of arrears. |
| 5,964,660 |
-4.26 |
15.28 |
Republic of Congo |
|
At least 100 young people were arrested between Dec.18-21 by Congolese police, allegedly to intimidate protesters ahead of elections, although the police have said the raids were to ensure security during new years celebration. The people targeted included UDC and Frocad activists. |
| 5,964,671 |
35.5553 |
6.1786 |
Algeria |
|
Nearly 1000 SDE workers staged a sit-in in Batna to express their solidarity with their director, who had been aggressed by a court bailiff. |
| 5,964,674 |
34.85038 |
5.72805 |
Algeria |
|
A group of residents from the village of Chaabet Roba gathered in protest outside the offices of the wilaya of Biskra and demanded to meet the governor over land and housing problems. |
| 5,964,677 |
36.1647 |
1.3347 |
Algeria |
|
A group of workers in a public factory went on strike in Chlef to denounce the deteriorating conditions in which they have to work, and two-month overdue wages. |
| 5,964,681 |
36.7525 |
3.04197 |
Algeria |
|
A three-day strike was organised in universities nationwide by the CNES. |
| 5,964,684 |
35.64779 |
-0.62397 |
Algeria |
|
The residents of La Cumo shanty town in Es Senia blocked the tramway to protest and demand their relocation to better accomodations. |
| 5,964,687 |
35.91113 |
0.51002 |
Algeria |
|
Disappointed by the degradation of their village, a group of residents from Douar Ouled Habib staged a sit-in outside the town hall in Sidi Khettab. |
