Algeria Protest Photos
 

Algerian youth protesters clash with riot police in Annaba, 600km (373 miles) east of Algiers, Algeria, Sunday Feb. 13, 2011. Calm has returned to the Algerian capital Algiers a day after thousands of people took part in a banned pro-reform gathering. Organizers have said around 10,000 took part in Saturday's rally in Algiers, though officials put turnout at 1,500. Many held signs reading "Bouteflika out," in reference to President Abdelaziz Bouteflika, in power since 1999. AP

Algerian youth protesters clash with riot police in Annaba, 600km (373 miles) east of Algiers, Algeria, Sunday Feb. 13, 2011. Calm has returned to the Algerian capital Algiers a day after thousands of people took part in a banned pro-reform gathering. Organizers have said around 10,000 took part in Saturday's rally in Algiers, though officials put turnout at 1,500. Many held signs reading "Bouteflika out," in reference to President Abdelaziz Bouteflika, in power since 1999. AP

Plainclothes policemen detain a protester during a demonstration in Algiers February 12, 2011. About 50 people shouted anti-government slogans in a square in Algeria's capital on Saturday but were encircled by hundreds of police determined to stamp out any attempt to stage an Egypt-style revolt. Reuters

A anti-government protester chants slogans during a demonstration in Algiers February 12, 2011. About 50 people shouted anti-government slogans in a square in Algeria's capital on Saturday but were encircled by hundreds of police determined to stamp out any attempt to stage an Egypt-style revolt. Reuters

Riot police detain a protester during a demonstration in Algiers February 12, 2011. About 50 people shouted anti-government slogans in a square in Algeria's capital on Saturday but were encircled by hundreds of police determined to stamp out any attempt to stage an Egypt-style revolt. Reuters

A riot policeman pushes against protesters as they chant slogans during a demonstration in Algiers February 12, 2011. About 50 people shouted anti-government slogans in a square in Algeria's capital on Saturday but were encircled by hundreds of police determined to stamp out any attempt to stage an Egypt-style revolt. Reuters

Riot policemen stand near protesters during a demonstration in Algiers February 12, 2011. About 50 people shouted anti-government slogans in a square in Algeria's capital on Saturday but were encircled by hundreds of police determined to stamp out any attempt to stage an Egypt-style revolt. Reuters

Riot police detain a protester during a demonstration in Algiers February 12, 2011. About 50 people shouted anti-government slogans in a square in Algeria's capital on Saturday but were encircled by hundreds of police determined to stamp out any attempt to stage an Egypt-style revolt. Reuters

Riot policemen push against protesters during a demonstration in Algiers February 12, 2011. About 50 people shouted anti-government slogans in a square in Algeria's capital on Saturday but were encircled by hundreds of police determined to stamp out any attempt to stage an Egypt-style revolt. Reuters

Algerian policemen guard to protect anti-government protesters from pro-government protesters during an anti-government demonstration in Algiers February 12, 2011. About 50 people shouted anti-government slogans in a square in Algeria's capital on Saturday but were encircled by hundreds of police determined to stamp out any attempt to stage an Egypt-style revolt. Reuters

Algerian policemen detain an anti-government protester during a demonstration in Algiers February 12, 2011. About 50 people shouted anti-government slogans in a square in Algeria's capital on Saturday but were encircled by hundreds of police determined to stamp out any attempt to stage an Egypt-style revolt. Reuters

Algerian policemen detain an anti-government protester during a demonstration in Algiers February 12, 2011. About 50 people shouted anti-government slogans in a square in Algeria's capital on Saturday but were encircled by hundreds of police determined to stamp out any attempt to stage an Egypt-style revolt. Reuters

Algerian policewomen detain an anti-government protester during a demonstration in Algiers February 12, 2011. About 50 people shouted anti-government slogans in a square in Algeria's capital on Saturday but were encircled by hundreds of police determined to stamp out any attempt to stage an Egypt-style revolt. Reuters

Algerian policemen try to take away a banner from anti-government protesters during a demonstration in Algiers February 12, 2011. About 50 people shouted anti-government slogans in a square in Algeria's capital on Saturday but were encircled by hundreds of police determined to stamp out any attempt to stage an Egypt-style revolt. Reuters

Algerian riot police push back anti-government protesters during a demonstration in Algiers February 12, 2011. About 50 people shouted anti-government slogans in a square in Algeria's capital on Saturday but were encircled by hundreds of police determined to stamp out any attempt to stage an Egypt-style revolt. Reuters

Algerian policemen detain an anti-government protester during a demonstration in Algiers February 12, 2011. About 50 people shouted anti-government slogans in a square in Algeria's capital on Saturday but were encircled by hundreds of police determined to stamp out any attempt to stage an Egypt-style revolt. Reuters

Pro government protesters chant slogans toward anti government protesters during a demonstration in Algiers February 12, 2011. About 50 people shouted anti-government slogans in a square in Algeria's capital on Saturday but were encircled by hundreds of police determined to stamp out any attempt to stage an Egypt-style revolt. Reuters

An anti-government protester chants slogan in front of riot police during a demonstration in Algiers February 12, 2011. About 50 people shouted anti-government slogans in a square in Algeria's capital on Saturday but were encircled by hundreds of police determined to stamp out any attempt to stage an Egypt-style revolt. Reuters

Algerian policemen stand between anti-government protesters and pro-government protesters during an anti-government demonstration in Algiers February 12, 2011. About 50 people shouted anti-government slogans in a square in Algeria's capital on Saturday but were encircled by hundreds of police determined to stamp out any attempt to stage an Egypt-style revolt. Reuters

Riot policemen surround protesters during a demonstration in Algiers February 12, 2011. About 50 people shouted anti-government slogans in a square in Algeria's capital on Saturday but were encircled by hundreds of police determined to stamp out any attempt to stage an Egypt-style revolt. Reuters

Protesters chant slogans during a demonstration in Algiers February 12, 2011. About 50 people shouted anti-government slogans in a square in Algeria's capital on Saturday but were encircled by hundreds of police determined to stamp out any attempt to stage an Egypt-style revolt. Reuters

A protester holds an Algerian national flag near riot police during a demonstration in Algiers February 12, 2011. About 50 people shouted anti-government slogans in a square in Algeria's capital on Saturday but were encircled by hundreds of police determined to stamp out any attempt to stage an Egypt-style revolt. Reuters

Riot police detain a protester during a demonstration in Algiers February 12, 2011. About 50 people shouted anti-government slogans in a square in Algeria's capital on Saturday but were encircled by hundreds of police determined to stamp out any attempt to stage an Egypt-style revolt. Reuters

Riot police clash with protesters during a demonstration in Algiers February 12, 2011. About 50 people shouted anti-government slogans in a square in Algeria's capital on Saturday but were encircled by hundreds of police determined to stamp out any attempt to stage an Egypt-style revolt. Reuters

Algerian protesters chant slogans during a demonstration in Algiers, Algeria, Saturday, Feb. 12, 2011. Thousands of people defied a government ban on demonstrations and poured into the Algerian capital for a pro-democracy rally Saturday, a day after weeks of mass protests toppled Egypt's authoritarian leader. AP

Algerian policemen stand to protect an anti-government protester from pro-government protesters during an anti-government demonstration in Algiers February 12, 2011. About 50 people shouted anti-government slogans in a square in Algeria's capital on Saturday but were encircled by hundreds of police determined to stamp out any attempt to stage an Egypt-style revolt. Reuters

Unemployed Algerians wave a Algerian national flag as they chant slogans during a small protest outside the employment ministry building in Algiers February 6, 2011. An Algerian man doused himself with fuel and tried to set himself on fire on Sunday during a small protest outside a government ministry in the capital to demand more jobs. Algeria's unemployment rate is around 10 percent, while joblessness among the young is more than twice that figure, according to official figures. Reuters

Police look on as a mother carries her child (C) while she protests a hospital medication error for her child's flu illness, on the sidelines of a small protest outside the employment ministry building in Algiers February 6, 2011. An Algerian man doused himself with fuel and tried to set himself on fire on Sunday during a small protest outside a government ministry in the capital to demand more jobs. Algeria's unemployment rate is around 10 percent, while joblessness among the young is more than twice that figure, according to official figures. Reuters

Demonstrators, foreground, asking for political changes in their country face riot policemen, background in Algiers Saturday Jan. 22, 2011. Riot police have broken up a march by hundreds of protesters demanding Algeria overturn a law banning public gatherings. Some demonstrators waved Tunisian flags _ a nod to the street unrest that led Tunisia's president to flee to Saudi Arabia on Jan. 14. AP

Demonstrators asking for political change in their country face riot policemen in Algiers Saturday Jan. 22, 2011. Riot police have broken up a march by hundreds of protesters demanding Algeria overturn a law banning public gatherings. Some demonstrators waved Tunisian flags - a nod to the street unrest that led Tunisia's president to flee to Saudi Arabia on Jan. 14. AP

Riot policemen scuffle with protestors during a demonstration in Algiers Saturday Jan. 22, 2011. Riot police on Saturday broke up a planned march by hundreds of protesters who want Algeria to scrap a law banning public gatherings. At least 13 people were injured, officials said. Inspired by protests in neighboring Tunisia, organizers at democratic opposition party RCD draped a Tunisian flag next to the Algerian flag on a balcony of the party headquarters where the march was to begin. AP

Protesters face riot policemen during a demonstration in Algiers Saturday Jan. 22, 2011. Riot police on Saturday broke up a planned march by hundreds of protesters who want Algeria to scrap a law banning public gatherings. At least 13 people were injured, officials said. Inspired by protests in neighboring Tunisia, organizers at democratic opposition party RCD draped a Tunisian flag next to the Algerian flag on a balcony of the party headquarters where the march was to begin. AP

A wounded protestor is seen next to riot policemen during a demonstration in Algiers Saturday Jan. 22, 2011. Riot police on Saturday broke up a planned march by hundreds of protesters who want Algeria to scrap a law banning public gatherings. At least 13 people were injured, officials said. Inspired by protests in neighboring Tunisia, organizers at democratic opposition party RCD draped a Tunisian flag next to the Algerian flag on a balcony of the party headquarters where the march was to begin. AP

A wounded protester is carried away during a demonstration in Algiers Saturday Jan. 22, 2011. Riot police on Saturday broke up a planned march by hundreds of protesters who want Algeria to scrap a law banning public gatherings. At least 13 people were injured, officials said. Inspired by protests in neighboring Tunisia, organizers at democratic opposition party RCD draped a Tunisian flag next to the Algerian flag on a balcony of the party headquarters where the march was to begin. AP

Algerian protesters throw stones at anti-riot policeman during clashes which erupted in Belcour district of Algiers' city centre on January 7, 2011. Clerics called for calm in Friday prayers in Algeria after fresh rioting erupted overnight following days of protests over rising prices and unemployment. Police were deployed in the Algerian capital's main streets, while the national football league postponed all top-level weekend soccer matches after the riots in Algiers and a dozen other areas. Getty

Algerian protesters throw stones at an anti-riot policeman during clashes which erupted in Belcour district of Algiers' city centre on January 7, 2011. Clerics called for calm in Friday prayers in Algeria after fresh rioting erupted overnight following days of protests over rising prices and unemployment. Police were deployed in the Algerian capital's main streets, while the national football league postponed all top-level weekend soccer matches after the riots in Algiers and a dozen other areas. Getty

Youths throw objects during clashes on January 6, 2011 in the Amel district of Oran, some 430 kilometres (270 miles) west of the Algiers. Riots erupted in Algeria over food prices, housing and lack of work, with youths in the capital stoning a police station, torching tyres and destroying cars, witnesses and media said today. Violence flared in Algiers late yesterday after weeks of protests across the oil-rich country that come as similar unrest linked to unemployment and living costs has shaken neighbouring Tunisia since mid-December. Getty

An Algerian anti-riot policeman throws a stone at protesters during clashes linked to rising food costs and unemployment at Belcour distric of Algiers' city center on January 7, 2011. Clerics called for calm in Friday prayers in Algeria after fresh rioting erupted overnight following days of protests over rising prices and unemployment. Unemployment among young university graduates and rising costs have also been behind nearly three weeks of unrest in neighbouring Tunisia, sparked by the self-immolation of a 26-year-old man in a protest. Getty