Algeria's Bouteflika Slams Moves to Undermine Presidency, Army
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Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika hit out on Tuesday against what he said were moves to undermine his office and the army, suggesting both were falling prey to political infighting.
"The fictitious conflict ... within the ranks of the People's National Army is linked to a destabilization plan developed by those troubled by Algeria's regional weight and influence," he said in comments published by state media.
The comments come amid a mounting war of words over the military's role in Algerian politics, in which top brass have been portrayed as opposing a fourth term for the incumbent in an April presidential election.
19 February 2014, 12:22
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I hope Algerians will use their brains and avoid themselves to be swayed by the temptations of the outside world. Mr. Bouteflika was God sent to their country, has brought it much needed stability and prosperity like never before and because of him, Algeria has weathered that thing called Arab Spring. At least Algerians don't know what a refugee life is like, their families are safe, and their country is moving forward. If I was an Algerian, I would vote for Bouteflika without any hesitation and pray for his continued good health.
