ALGIERS, Sept 19 (KUNA) -- Algeria's former president Abdelaziz Bouteflika was laid to rest at El-Alia cemetery, east of Algiers, on Sunday, amid heavy security presence and official arrangements.
The north African country's longest-serving leader passed away on Friday aged 84.
President Abdelmadjid Tebboune, government officials, the late leader's family members and foreign diplomats gathered at the cemetery.
The late president, who ruled the country between 1999 and 2019, quit office in April 2019 following weeks of mass street protests sparked by his bid to run for a fifth presidential term. (end) mr.mt