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Algerian Parties Worried About No-Candidate Elections
The article addresses the concerns of opposition parties in Algeria regarding a decline in political participation and voter turnout, partly due to a provision in the election law that could disqualify candidates based on their associations with financial and business circles. Over 1,700 candidates in the last legislative elections had their files closed amid allegations of connections to dubious funding sources and influence over the voting process. This reflects the parties' worries about the potential exclusion of qualified candidates and the distortion of election results. Politicians also warn that activating Article 184 and the emergence of the "Article 200 guillotine" could lead to elections with no candidates or only nominal ones, further increasing voter apathy, excluding opposition forces, and undermining trust in political institutions. There is a reinforced call for clear and transparent application of legal provisions to ensure the integrity of the electoral process.
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