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183 injured in Algeria protests: state news agency

Police officers try to disperse protesters trying to reach the government palace on March 1, 2019. [File, Standard]

A total of 183 people were injured during protests across Algeria on Friday against President Abdelaziz Bouteflika’s bid for election to a fifth term, the state news agency APS said on Saturday, citing the health ministry.

One person died of a heart attack, officials said earlier.

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