ALGIERS, Sept 18 — Abdelaziz Bouteflika, who ruled Algeria for two decades before resigning in 2019 as huge protests engulfed the country, has died aged 84, public television announced.
“Bless his soul. But he doesn’t deserve any tribute because he did nothing for the country,” said greengrocer Rabah. “He was welcomed in countries around the world, and the country improved when Bouteflika became president,” said kitchen porter Amer, 46. “He had a very comfortable life, even after he was ousted from power. But we have to admit that his legacy isn’t the most glowing”, said carpenter Mohamed, 46.In his later years, Bouteflika’s ill health started weighing on his credibility as a leader.
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