Demonstrators shield themselves from rain under umbrellas as they take part in a protest calling on President Abdelaziz Bouteflika to quit, in Algiers, Algeria March 22, 2019. REUTERS/Zohra Bensemra
ALGIERS (Reuters) - Hundreds of thousands of Algerians rallied on Friday to demand the immediate resignation of President Abdelaziz Bouteflika, who is fighting for his political survival in the face of unrelenting protests and the desertion of long-time allies.
Protesters carrying the national flag packed central Algiers. "We stay here until the whole system goes," said Mahmoud Timar, a 37-year old teacher.
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