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Algerians take to the streets in anti-government protests.

Algeria has halted anti-government protests amid coronavirus outbreak.

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Algeria Calls Off Anti-Government Protests Amid Coronavirus Outbreak

For the first time in over a year, protesters in Algeria have called off weekly demonstrations against former President Abdelaziz Bouteflika's government amid the COVID-19 outbreak.