Bouteflika invites observers to 2009 Algerian presidential election
2009-01-05
The Algerian government, "following the directives of President Abdelaziz Bouteflika", has asked the United Nations, the Arab League, the Organisation of the Islamic Conference and the African Union to send international observers to the April 2009 presidential elections, Echourouk quoted Prime Minister Ahmed Ouyahia as saying on Saturday (January 4th). The move reportedly comes in response to the refusal of opposition parties to participate in the election without the presence of foreign observers.
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Fathi Posted 2009-01-06
The Algerian government, “following the directives of President Bouteflika” (a formula dedicated to proving that vertical nature of democracy), wants to make the UN an accomplice to its rape of the Algerian constitution. This rape committed with the co-operation of a handful of leaders shrouded in shadow is that of the scenario of succession for Bouteflika and by Bouteflika, and it was established, if you remember, in one fell swoop by the machine known as the UN. This is a UN that could be used to patch things up, but we just mutilated it. This is a forced cosmetic surgery. So, why give such a sentence? The sovereign peoples have proven for decades that they have deep throats and can swallow anything that gets stuck in, and not just grass snakes, but pythons, boas, cobras and, if Spielberg could manage to bring them back, even dinosaurs. Frankly, why not set up a holy emperor in Bokassa for those who are behaving as such and leave the UN as a luxury retreat to reward their friends and parents? If we truly cared for the UN, then we would start by respecting the International Charter for Human Rights instead of hanging up decorations in the bathroom.
امين Posted 2009-01-23
God willing, Amine Zeroual will win, he is adequate for Algeria.
سامي Posted 2009-01-25
Amending the constitution is very good and beneficial for the Algerian people.
حسن جلوي Posted 2009-02-11
If the mandate of Bouteflika was extended one year, he would have carried out major reforms in the political, economic and institutional levels. He would have worked on solving major problems of the Algerian people including getting rid in someway of the manufacture of the Algerian regime, owners of the fictive republic in the camps of Tindouf. If he does this, he will be paving the way for the active participation of the Algerian people notwithstanding who will run for the elections or who will win. As to inviting observers to monitor the elections, it is a commonplace disc which is used only by those who are ill-fated. Moreover, I can’t imagine fair elections while the army is standing up in front of ballot boxes in caserns to vote all under the instructions of those who worked for the amendment of the constitution to renew the mandate of the trustworthy man Mr Bouteflika.
Maria Posted 2009-02-26
My view is simple. Since the government is running roit and there is no other strong contender to face Mr Bouteflika, then don't vote. The Algerian people have had enough. I strongely urge algerians to boycott this election, so that the international observers see and acknowledge this pathetic undemocratic regime. That's if there is no 'fake' votes included to bolster the percentages!!
جزائرية حرة Posted 2009-03-01
Voting is a right and obligation for every Algerian person.
عبد الله Posted 2009-03-04
Boycott...Boycott.
الغيور على دينه Posted 2009-03-17
I hope that the new president 2009 of the Algerian republic to establish conditions according to our tolerant religion in appointing responsible officers- namely governors, executive directors who don’t respect the trusted mission and management of public funds. Their only concern is getting rich by all means. One of the main conditions should be respect of religious instructions. In this way, we will achieve the economic stability of the country, and for the serenity of the people so that God changes our situations in my dear country symbol of martyrs.
ياسين Posted 2009-03-29
Go, go Abdelaziz and reform our Algerian society. Without you, no life to destination, the principle of sovereignty and rule.
BABECHE Posted 2009-03-31
in italy we can make difference between MAFIA and gouvernment but in ALGERIA our gouvernment is the MAFIA
حسام من قسنطينة Posted 2009-04-05
Does Bouteflika have the right to run for a third mandate? Is he capable of convincing the enemies as he did in ten years by repressing the people and absolute poverty? I nominate Mohamed Jahid Younsi the rival, man of the people who is capable of change. He doesn't want the crisis to continue for his people. But Bouteflika has no popularity after he deceived us for 10 barren years.
Algerienne Posted 2009-04-06
What a democracy! :( I can't beleive people can be blind to this !! I am so sorry for Algeria and for the people.. This is so sad to see people actually fighting for what is a failure, it hurts me to see this! I hope one day Algeria will come out again but it looks like this is not going to happen so soon :( I love you my country!
حسين من الاوراس Posted 2009-04-08
My opinion is simple. The government is ran in a chaotic way. There is no strong rival who can confront Mr Bouteflika. So don't vote. The Algerian people have had their dose. I strongly urge Algerians to boycott these elections so that international observers see and understand this pathetic undemocratic regime. This is in case there are not “false” votes used to increase the rates!!
catalan Posted 2009-04-08
They alleged that Algeria is the state of democracy. Everyone calls for his party, confirming his principles (provide housing, work, marriage, projects...) and pretends to be good. As the poet said: “Everyone pretends to be in touch with Leila but Leila doesn't concede this”. Algeria is deteriorating from bad to worse. Young people die in the sea. To sum up “the poor remains poor and the rich becomes richer”. Those who went to Europe were saved. Those who remained in Algeria live humiliatingly. The famous advice of philosopher says “Politics mean leave politics”...Salam.
ياسمينة Posted 2009-04-09
The Algerian elections are meaningless. I will not vote. I will not vote. If only Louisa Hanoune were a man.
samirhanan2 Posted 2009-04-09
Algeria without Mr Abdelaziz Bouteflika isn't Algeria of safety and tranquility.
فرح Posted 2009-04-14
I don't feel that I am in my country, that I have a right in it and it has a right towards me. Therefore, I didn't vote. I am not happy with the ruler of this nation. If only he knew what the citizens endure...To sum up, humiliation, humiliation, humiliation is deeply-rooted in this country. Salam.
cheraga Posted 2009-04-24
Salam alaikoum- Algeria needs trustworthy men.
tinhinan ait r'zine Posted 2009-05-19
I simply won't vote for an Arab man to rule me. I and every Amazigh man like me can sacrifice his money and soul for his country. He will sacrifice for the language of his fathers and forefathers. We Amazigh people will only be ruled by an Amazigh whom we trust and unite our efforts to pull out the occupation of Beni Naam (yes in Arabic) as we have pulled out the occupation of Ben Oui.
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