Algeria: Ruling Party Wins Parliamentary Elections
While the Western world reportedly believes the election results are "a step in the right direction", the country's opposition thinks the ruling party rigged the polls.
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today congratulated the people and the Government of Algeria for the peaceful conduct of legislative elections last week, and welcomed the increased… Read more »
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