Algeria prepares for legislative elections with concerns over low voter turnout

Algerians are set to vote on Wednesday to elect a new parliament amid significant public disengagement and mistrust, following a record low turnout of 23 percent in the previous election. Over 3,700 candidates were barred from running under a controversial law aimed at preventing corruption, impacting established parties. The fragmented political landscape reflects weakened party dominance, while the Socialist Forces Front aims to regain representation after boycotting the last election. Enthusiasm for the campaign remains muted, with political engagement declining during the summer months.

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