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.
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.
Why I give up my weekends to protest
Thousands flood Algiers to demand 'new revolution'
The protests began in February 2019 after the then president Abdelaziz Bouteflika announced he was going to seek a fifth term in office.
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.
Why I give up my weekends to protest
Thousands flood Algiers to demand 'new revolution'
The protests began in February 2019 after the then president Abdelaziz Bouteflika announced he was going to seek a fifth term in office.
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