Algerian president Abdelaziz Bouteflika has dropped out of the race for a fifth term in office after weeks of protests. The 82-year-old has held the position for 20 years, but his intention to run again led to mass protests and a rejection by more than 1,000 judges. Algeria was largely unaffected by the 2011 Arab Spring. Hide Caption 1 of 25 Photos:Photos: Protests around world The bid was also rejected by over 1,000 judges across the country. It is unknown whether the president's decision will signal an end to the National Liberation Front's 50-year rule.
Algerian president Abdelaziz Bouteflika has dropped out of the race for a fifth term in office after weeks of protests. The 82-year-old has held the position for 20 years, but his intention to run again led to mass protests and a rejection by more than 1,000 judges. Algeria was largely unaffected by the 2011 Arab Spring. Hide Caption 1 of 25 Photos:Photos: Protests around world It is unknown whether the president's decision will signal an end to the National Liberation Front's 50-year rule.