Hundreds of lawyers took to the streets of Tizi-Ouzou, the capital of Djurdjura, on Wednesday, in a show of solidarity and protest against the current system. The procession, which began at the memorial of the martyrs of the Revolution, was attended by lawyers from several communes of the wilaya. They carried national and Amazigh flags, as well as banners with slogans opposing the current power.
The protesters marched through the city's main streets, stopping at several intersections and roundabouts, where they voiced their anger and demanded the departure of the current system. The lawyers, dressed in black robes, chanted slogans such as "For a radical rupture with the system" and "The people's will is non-negotiable." The protest was peaceful, with the lawyers showing determination and unity.
One of the lawyers, Hocine T, stated that it was essential to maintain the mobilization and pressure on the current power to bring about change. He emphasized that the people wanted to take control of their destiny and that a radical change in the system was necessary. Another lawyer, a woman, added that the protesters were against the rehashing of the current system and its symbols.
The protesters also demanded the opening of corruption files and the departure of certain high-ranking officials, including Bensalah and Bédoui. They emphasized that they would continue their peaceful combat to establish a democratic republic and a state of law. The lawyers gathered in front of the Courthouse, where they reiterated their slogans and demands.
The protest ended with the dispersion of the lawyers, who promised to return if the current power persisted in its refusal to respect the people's will. The lawyers' determination and unity were evident throughout the protest, which was marked by a sense of calm and organization. The event highlighted the ongoing tensions in Algeria and the demands for change.
The protest in Tizi-Ouzou is part of a broader movement of discontent in Algeria, where citizens have been demanding change and an end to corruption. The lawyers' protest was a significant event in this context, as it highlighted the role of professionals and civil society in pushing for reform. The outcome of the protest and the government's response remain to be seen.
The protest also underscored the importance of the judiciary and the legal profession in promoting the rule of law and democracy. The lawyers' demands for a radical change in the system and an end to corruption resonated with many Algerians, who are seeking a more transparent and accountable government.
Key points
- The protest was marked by a sense of calm and organization, with the lawyers showing determination and unity in their demands for change.
- The protesters demanded the departure of certain high-ranking officials, including Bensalah and Bédoui, and the opening of corruption files.
- The event highlighted the ongoing tensions in Algeria and the demands for change, as well as the role of professionals and civil society in pushing for reform.
