Continued Algeria protests may trigger deeper conflict

Significance

The move came after hundreds of thousands of protestors demonstrated across the country for three weeks against Bouteflika’s intention to run for re-election despite his poor health.

Impacts

• All major policy decisions, including a new investment law and economic reforms, will be delayed.
• The longer protests continue, the more the risk will rise of violent clashes between protestors and police.
• Bouteflika’s entourage’s power will likely diminish, but the county’s decision-making structure will persist for the immediate future.