Algerian opposition groups said they would continue with the protest that made this weekend, so called for a demonstration in the capital every Saturday until the government is going. Several hundred demonstrators, inspired by uprisings that ousted leaders of Egypt and Tunisia, defied a police ban and protested in Algiers on Saturday.
But thousands of riot police blocked a planned march through the city. The coalition of civil society groups, trade unionists and an opposition party that organized the rally decided to repeat the show every week on Saturdays and between both recruit more supporters of their cause. "We will continue marching until the regime to step down.
Every Saturday we will maintain the pressure, "said Mohsen Belabed, a spokesman for the opposition party who helped organize the protest on 12 February. The resignation last Friday of Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak, and the ouster last month of the leader of Tunisia, have led many to wonder what could be the next country in the Arab world, with its authoritarian government flammable mixture of anger and popular.
The widespread unrest in Algeria could have implications for the global economy as it is a major exporter of oil and gas, but many analysts say an Egyptian-style revolt is unlikely because the government can use its energy wealth to appease the majority of grievances. The widespread discontent with unemployment, poor housing and high food prices caused riots in early January across the country.
But so far no signs of dissatisfaction strengthen in a political movement. Local media say that President Abdelaziz Bouteflika is preparing to make big changes in the formation of his government, a move that could relieve some pressure on his administration. The National Coordination for Change and Democracy (NCDC) which brings together opposition parties, civil society organizations and unions unofficial came Jan.
21 amid riots earlier this year that killed five dead and 800 wounded. The 73-year-old has a history that, until now, it stands as president of Algeria. Member of an immigrant family from Morocco and Algeria participated in the liberation of France, which ended in 1962. This is where his political ascent.
After the war, Abdelaziz Bouteflika was elected deputy. In 1963, with the support of former President Ahmed Ben Bella, was appointed foreign minister, a year after he joined the Central Committee of the National Liberation Front. Closely tied to Colonel Houari Boumedienne since the war of independence, plotted with the coup against the president.
Bouteflika's fortunes faded and retired to the self-imposed exile in 1981. Six years later he returns to Algeria, but his return to the political scene was until 1999, when he first presented to the presidential elections, backed by the army. Although at that time there were seven candidates to the elections, six were withdrawn on the grounds that the elections were rigged in favor of Bouteflika.
It was not until five months after assuming the presidential office when he received a majority support. The reason was that granted amnesty to thousands of Islamists, which was met with encouragement from the West. This decision caused Abdelaziz Bouteflika became a frequent visitor to France and United States, then headed by former President Bill Clinton.
During his administration, occur in Algeria two million 125 thousand barrels of oil per day, which is located on the step, 16 countries with the largest reserves of fossil fuel. 
But thousands of riot police blocked a planned march through the city. The coalition of civil society groups, trade unionists and an opposition party that organized the rally decided to repeat the show every week on Saturdays and between both recruit more supporters of their cause. "We will continue marching until the regime to step down.
Every Saturday we will maintain the pressure, "said Mohsen Belabed, a spokesman for the opposition party who helped organize the protest on 12 February. The resignation last Friday of Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak, and the ouster last month of the leader of Tunisia, have led many to wonder what could be the next country in the Arab world, with its authoritarian government flammable mixture of anger and popular.
The widespread unrest in Algeria could have implications for the global economy as it is a major exporter of oil and gas, but many analysts say an Egyptian-style revolt is unlikely because the government can use its energy wealth to appease the majority of grievances. The widespread discontent with unemployment, poor housing and high food prices caused riots in early January across the country.
But so far no signs of dissatisfaction strengthen in a political movement. Local media say that President Abdelaziz Bouteflika is preparing to make big changes in the formation of his government, a move that could relieve some pressure on his administration. The National Coordination for Change and Democracy (NCDC) which brings together opposition parties, civil society organizations and unions unofficial came Jan.
21 amid riots earlier this year that killed five dead and 800 wounded. The 73-year-old has a history that, until now, it stands as president of Algeria. Member of an immigrant family from Morocco and Algeria participated in the liberation of France, which ended in 1962. This is where his political ascent.
After the war, Abdelaziz Bouteflika was elected deputy. In 1963, with the support of former President Ahmed Ben Bella, was appointed foreign minister, a year after he joined the Central Committee of the National Liberation Front. Closely tied to Colonel Houari Boumedienne since the war of independence, plotted with the coup against the president.
Bouteflika's fortunes faded and retired to the self-imposed exile in 1981. Six years later he returns to Algeria, but his return to the political scene was until 1999, when he first presented to the presidential elections, backed by the army. Although at that time there were seven candidates to the elections, six were withdrawn on the grounds that the elections were rigged in favor of Bouteflika.
It was not until five months after assuming the presidential office when he received a majority support. The reason was that granted amnesty to thousands of Islamists, which was met with encouragement from the West. This decision caused Abdelaziz Bouteflika became a frequent visitor to France and United States, then headed by former President Bill Clinton.
During his administration, occur in Algeria two million 125 thousand barrels of oil per day, which is located on the step, 16 countries with the largest reserves of fossil fuel.
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