Hundreds of teachers, trainees, and officials from the vocational training sector took to the streets in Bouira, Algeria, on Wednesday, demanding radical political change. The protesters, who started their march at 9 am from the CFPA de Draâ El-Bordj, chanted slogans against the current government, including "Pouvoir assassin" and "Pour une deuxième République". They also called for a new constitution and an assembly to oversee the transition.
The protesters, who were joined by imams and mosque officials, marched through the city, stopping in front of the vocational training directorate and ending their march at the city's cultural center. They expressed their rejection of the government's proposed transition plan, citing its unconstitutionality. The protesters also demanded the establishment of a new, democratic constitution and a sovereign constituent assembly.
According to one teacher, the vocational training sector in Bouira has fully respected the general strike call launched last week. The teacher, who was interviewed during the protest, stated that the sector's employees have joined the popular movement for a radical change in the country's political system. He also emphasized the need for an assembly to establish a new, democratic constitution.
In a separate development, a group of imams and mosque officials marched through the city, showing their support for the peaceful protest movement. They proposed their mediation between the population and the government to help resolve the crisis. The imams, who carried national flags and banners, emphasized their commitment to promoting peace and avoiding violence.
The imams, who were organized by the autonomous syndicate of imams, stated that they support the legitimate aspirations of the Algerian people and call on decision-makers to respond favorably to certain demands. They also clarified that their role, as per the directives of the Ministry of Religious Affairs, is to promote peace and avoid violence.
The protests in Bouira were part of a larger movement that has been sweeping Algeria since February 22. The protests, which have been largely peaceful, have led to a significant shift in the country's politics. The government has proposed a transition plan, but many protesters have rejected it, citing its lack of democratic legitimacy.
The protests in Bouira were marked by a strong show of unity between trainees, teachers, and officials. The march was peaceful, and no incidents were reported. The city's schools and high schools were largely paralyzed, with many students refusing to attend classes. A separate rally was also organized by officials from the APC d'Ath Mansour, who demanded radical change in the country's political system.
Key points
- The protests in Bouira were part of a larger movement demanding radical political change in Algeria.
- The protesters rejected the government's proposed transition plan, citing its unconstitutionality.
- Imams and mosque officials proposed their mediation between the population and the government to help resolve the crisis.
