Algeria ex-president Bouteflika dies at 84

Updated September 18 2021 - 9:40am, first published 9:34am
Abdelaziz Bouteflika had rarely been seen in public before his departure since a stroke in 2013.
Abdelaziz Bouteflika had rarely been seen in public before his departure since a stroke in 2013.

Former Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika has died at 84, the presidency says, more than two years after he stepped down under pressure from mass protests and the army.

Subscribe now for unlimited access.

$0/

(min cost $0)

or signup to continue reading

See subscription options

Get the latest Mt Isa news in your inbox

Sign up for our newsletter to stay up to date.

We care about the protection of your data. Read our Privacy Policy.