JAKARTA - The Algerian government on Saturday, September 18 established three days of mourning for former president Abdelaziz Bouteflika, who died on Friday night at the age of 84.

Launching Antara, the Algerian presidency through a statement appealed to the public to fly the flag at half-mast starting September 18.

After coming to power in 1999 after the country's civil war, Bouteflika became president of Algeria in 1999.

He continued to rule despite being paralyzed in 2015 and his health condition continues to deteriorate.

Boutetlika ran in the presidential election for a fifth term in February 2019. His move sparked protests in the country.

After the Algerian military announced their support for the protests, Bouteflika was forced to step down in April 2019.


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