The National Liberation Front, which has dominated the country’s politics since independence from France in 1962, and its coalition ally the National Rally for Democracy, hold the majority of seats in Algeria’s two houses. They are expected to win against opposition parties that are divided over whether to even participate in the election.
In a sports arena festooned with national flags, Algeria's ruling FLN party pumped up supporters at one final weekend rally before Thursday's parliamentary election with Liberation-era songs and screenings of old speeches by its veteran leader, President Abdelaziz Bouteflika. - Reuters Algeria holds parliamentary elections today amid widespread voter apathy and the opposition’s call for a boycott. The vote is the first since Algeria gave more power to its legislative branch last year in a bid to alleviate popular anger at the country’s sclerotic political system and tumbling economy. Some 23 million voters will be choosing from 12,000 candidates to represent them in the 462-seat People's National Assembly.
The National Liberation Front, which has dominated the country’s politics since independence from France in 1962, and its coalition ally the National Rally for Democracy, hold the majority of seats in Algeria’s two houses. They are expected to win against opposition parties that are divided over whether to even participate in the election.
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