Algerian Parties Report No Complaints on Election Day Four

On the fourth day of the local election campaign in Algeria, political parties participating in the November 28 polls reported no complaints regarding electoral violations. According to sources, the campaign has proceeded calmly, with parties monitoring their candidates' activities across various provinces and municipalities. The calm atmosphere is expected to change as the campaign intensifies in the coming days.

The electoral campaign has seen increased activity on social media platforms, particularly Facebook and TikTok. Candidates have launched promotional campaigns, sharing clips featuring their images and electoral slogans, as well as advertisements for upcoming gatherings and meetings. They have also invited voters to attend and interact with their programs, attempting to gain a wider presence and recognition beyond traditional electoral advertising.

However, the digital activity has not been without controversy. Some candidates' promotional images, altered using artificial intelligence, have sparked widespread criticism on social media. Critics have questioned the usefulness of presenting voters with digitally altered images that differ from the candidates' real appearances, especially when the campaign aims to introduce the candidate, their program, and qualifications.

In addition to social media activity, some parties have entered the polls with single lists in several municipalities, raising questions about the nature of electoral competition in these areas. This situation arises when a list does not face competing party lists, limiting voters' choices and highlighting the ability of some parties to demonstrate local organizational presence and secure representation in elected councils.

According to Ahmed Laaisawi, a leader in the Movement of Society for Peace (MSP), the party has not received any complaints regarding electoral violations since the start of the campaign. He noted that matters are proceeding calmly without reported violations, but this may change as activities and electoral gatherings intensify.

Saïd Nafissi, deputy head of the National Building Movement, also confirmed that his party has not received any complaints about electoral violations. Parties continue to monitor their candidates' activities, anticipating potential observations or notifications as competition increases.

The local elections in Algeria are set to take place on November 28, with the campaign expected to intensify in the coming days. As candidates engage in more gatherings and field activities, the competition is anticipated to become fiercer, and the landscape of the elections will become clearer.

Key points

• No complaints have been reported by Algerian parties on day four of the local election campaign.
• Social media platforms have become a key arena for Algerian candidates to promote their campaigns.
• Some parties have entered the polls with single lists in several municipalities, raising questions about electoral competition.