| 5,467,768 |
34.74488 |
8.06024 |
Algeria |
|
Algerian forces kill two Islamist militants during a skirmish with soldiers. |
| 5,467,772 |
35.99193 |
6.06894 |
Algeria |
|
Security forces kill three militants of the GIA organization in a mountainous region. |
| 5,467,775 |
36.7525 |
3.04197 |
Algeria |
|
Inspired by the outcry in Egypt, thousands gather in the capital's May 1st Square to protest, despite the national ban, President Abdelaziz Bouteflika. Police are able to quickly disperse the crowd. |
| 5,467,779 |
36.7525 |
3.04197 |
Algeria |
|
Inspired by the outcry in Egypt, thousands gather in the capital's May 1st Square to protest, despite the national ban, President Abdelaziz Bouteflika. Police are able to quickly disperse the crowd. |
| 5,467,783 |
36.7525 |
3.04197 |
Algeria |
|
Scuffles broke out and security forces arrested 400 demonstrators early in the day as around 2,000 of pro-democracy protesters assembled for a banned march calling for regime change in Algeria. The protesters were reportedly inspired by the effectiveness of the tactic in Egypt. Of the arrested was the leader (Ali Benhadj) of a banned political party, the FIS. The demonstrators chanted Bouteflika out! |
| 5,467,921 |
31.6167 |
-2.2167 |
Algeria |
|
Border guards clash with Moroccan drug smugglers at a border town. No report of injury, arrests, or death, |
| 5,467,788 |
36.7525 |
3.04197 |
Algeria |
|
Scuffles broke out and security forces arrested 400 demonstrators early in the day as around 2,000 of pro-democracy protesters assembled for a banned march calling for regime change in Algeria. The protesters were reportedly inspired by the effectiveness of the tactic in Egypt. Of the arrested was the leader (Ali Benhadj) of a banned political party, the FIS. The demonstrators chanted Bouteflika out! |
| 5,467,791 |
36.9 |
7.76667 |
Algeria |
|
Rioters protesting unemployment opportunities throw stones at police trying to quell them. Four police officers hurt. |
| 5,467,795 |
36.9 |
7.76667 |
Algeria |
|
Rioters protesting unemployment opportunities throw stones at police trying to quell them. Four police officers hurt. |
| 5,467,801 |
36.60927 |
4.69125 |
Algeria |
|
Members of the CNCD clash with police when they attempt to protest the overthrow of the national government. |
