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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