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Published annually since 1972, the Historic Documents series has made primary source research easy by presenting excerpts from documents on the important events of each year for the United States and the World. Each volume pairs 60 to 70 original background narratives with over 100 documents to chronicle the major events. Various records may include: • official reports • surveys • speeches from leaders and opinion makers • court cases • legislation • testimony • and much more Historic Documents is renowned for the well-written and informative background, history, and context it provides for each document. Organized chronologically, each volume covers the same wide range of topics: • business • the economy and labor • energy, environment, science, technology, and transportation • government and politics • health and social services • international affairs • national security and terrorism • rights and justice Each volume begins with an insightful essay that sets the year’s events in context, and each document or group of documents include: • a comprehensive introduction • background information on the event • full-source citations • easy access to material • detailed and thematic table of contents • references to related coverage • documents from the last ten editions of the series
International Leaders Respond to Protests in Algeria : March 11, March 12, March 27, and April 25, 2019
International Leaders Respond to Protests in Algeria : March 11, March 12, March 27, and April 25, 2019
Simmering dissatisfaction with Algeria’s stagnant economy and the ruling political party’s grip on power boiled over into nationwide protests following the announcement that President Abdelaziz Bouteflika would run for a fifth term in 2019. The peaceful demonstrations spread in size and demands, with protestors continuing to call for an overhaul of the country’s political system even after Bouteflika resigned. Foreign officials commended the Algerians for expressing themselves peacefully and offered support for their desire for change without intervening in the situation.
Bouteflika Announces Reelection Run
On February 9, the state-run Algeria Press Service published an announcement that ...
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