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International trade union federations seek ILO intervention to stop persecution of Algerian activists
Independent trade union activities in Algeria have, for all practical purposes, been criminalized by the state which is facing intense pressure from mass movements for democratization
Algerian workers set to go on three-day strike to force immediate resignation of Bouteflika
The strike will also demand the constitution of a transitional government which includes opposition members. Massive demonstrations began a few weeks ago after president Abdelaziz Bouteflika announced he would contest another term
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