Human rights groups say the rights violations under Bouteflika have continued under his successor, Abdelmadjid Tebboune, with a worrying trend of arbitrary arrests and suppressions of dissent.
Many citizens expressed skepticism about the elections, as evidenced by social media trends like 'Ma fhemna walou' which reflects public confusion and discontent over the electoral process.
The election, moved forward by three months, is seen as favoring Tebboune due to reduced campaigning time for his main opponents, raising questions about electoral fairness.
In recent years, Algeria has faced a steady erosion of human rights, with authorities dissolving political parties and suppressing independent media, creating a hostile environment ahead of the polls.
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