Riot Police Needed To Quell Algiers Protests

January 24 2011

Algeria

Riot police broke up a demonstration on Saturday in the Algerian capital, reports Xinhua, China's state news agency.

At least eight police and civilians were injured in Algiers during a demonstration by the opposition party, said security officials.

Riot police armed with batons and shields were seen clashing with several hundred stone-throwing protesters.

Opposition leaders said more than 40 people were injured.

Some protesters were said to be waving the Tunisian flag in...

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