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Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika Resigns Early Under Pressure

He had earlier promised to leave before April 28, but pressure from the military and continued demonstrations accelerated his departure.
Abdelaziz Bouteflika seen in 2014. The now 82-year-old has rarely appeared in public after a stroke in 2013.

Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika resigned Tuesday after weeks of mass protests against his 20-year rule.

The move accelerated his promise earlier this week to resign before the end of his term on April 28. It followed a demand

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