The police prefect has canceled demonstrations planned for Sunday in Paris on Shaheed Day, dedicated to the Algerian fighters who fell during the Algerian war, and in connection with Hirak, a protest movement against Algeria's power, because of the risk of public unrest Order forbidden.
“Due to the risk of serious disruption to public order, the police prefect prohibits all demonstrations planned for tomorrow, Sunday, February 18, in memory of the Shaheed, on the one hand, and in connection with the Hirak, on the other,” the Paris police headquarters said.
A rally was planned for 2 p.m. at the Place de la Nation in Paris, at the call of a collective to commemorate the national day of Shahid (the Martyr), which commemorates the Algerian fighters who died during the Algerian War (1954 ). -1962), which led to the country's independence.
Sunday also marks the fifth anniversary of Hirak, a popular protest movement against the 2019 election for a fifth term of Abdelaziz Bouteflika, who was forced to resign. Rallies were planned in the capital to mark the anniversary of Hirak's founding.