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Social Rebellion in North Africa

In Tunisia since almost four weeks, in Algeria since last Wednesday: An increasing mass movement, initiated and joined by thousands of workers and the unemployed (young and old, both males and females), fights against exploitation and oppression...

Mohamed Zitout, a former Algerian diplomat, explained:  "It is a revolt, and probably a revolution, of an oppressed people who have, for 50 years, been waiting for housing, employment, and a proper and decent life..."

Last week's/current protests in Algeria:

Protests in Tunisia:

Related reports:
☞ Algeria cuts food costs amid unrest (al-Jazeera, 1.09)
☞ Algeria protests turn violent (al-Jazeera, 1.08)
☞ Anger in Algeria (al-Jazeera, 1.07)
☞ Algerian riots resume over food prices (Guardian, 1.07)

And here you can check out al-Jazeera's special section (articles, videos and pics) about the Tunisian Social Uprising: ☞ "Trouble in Tunisia"

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