Massive country-wide demonstrations and a rally are being held Tuesday (April 17th) in Algeria. The demonstrations were initiated by the Workers’ General Union (UGTA) to condemn the April 11th bomb attacks in the capital and to affirm citizens’ support for national reconciliation. Local press reported that political parties backed the initiative and have voiced their will to participate “strongly” in the rally in the capital and other provinces. Interior Minister Nourredine Yazid Zerhouni gave a statement encouraging the demonstrations, saying that they will “strengthen Algerian people to rally to a counter-terrorism strategy which has proven to be efficient”. Full Story
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