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'Flip the system on its head': Why are Algerians protesting despite President Bouteflika's promise to go?

Activist Malia Bouattia speaks to Middle East Eye about the feeling of euphoria that came over Algerians following the announcement that President Bouteflika won't be running for a fifth term after weeks of mass protest and why protests aren't over just yet.
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