Former President Bouteflika passes away

Former President Bouteflika passes away, flags at half-mast for three days

ALGIERS- Former President of the Republic Abdelaziz Bouteflika died Friday at the age of 84, more than two years after his resignation. President of the Republic Abdelmadjid Tebboune has ordered flags to be flown at half-mast throughout the country for three days.