Algerian protesters have called off their weekly anti-government demonstrations for the first time in more than a year to reduce the spread of coronavirus, APA reports citing BBC.
This would have been the 57th week in a row that Algerians came out onto the streets.
Authorities banned the demonstrations, but opposition activists also urged supporters to stay inside.
There have been at least 10 deaths and 90 confirmed virus cases in Algeria.
Imprisoned activist Karim Tabbou was among the protest leaders who told demonstrators to suspend their marches, according to Reuters news agency.
Follow us on Telegram
t.me/apanewsaz
Follow us on Instagram
Follow us on Facebook
Follow us on Twitter
