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elections
By Fathiya Zamamosh (with photos)
ALGIERS, April 10 (KUNA) -- The regional tribes region in Algeria had made
a huge difference in the recent Presidential elections won by Abdelaziz
Boutaflika especially with the fact that such sector of society was not known
for its democratic contribution since the independence of 1962.
According to the number announced by the Interior Ministry, Tizi Ouzou, the
major state which consists of several tribal groups, had participated heavily
in the elections with voting rates reaching 30.88 percent and this also
applied to Bajaiya state , 29.42 percent, Bouwaira region, 66.31 percent, and
Boumedras state, 57.22 percent.
The recorded percentages in the aforementioned states reflected a vast
difference from previous election were the utmost percentage would be around
20 percent.
The participation had reflected the people's acknowledgement of democracy
as the key bring upon peace and stability in the country. (end)
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