Pro-Bouteflika Parties Criticized Over Demanding Referendum

Algeria's President Abdelaziz Bouteflika (seated) holds his ballot during the presidential election in Algiers April 17, 2014. REUTERS/Zohra Bensemra
Algeria's President Abdelaziz Bouteflika (seated) holds his ballot during the presidential election in Algiers April 17, 2014. REUTERS/Zohra Bensemra
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Pro-Bouteflika Parties Criticized Over Demanding Referendum

Algeria's President Abdelaziz Bouteflika (seated) holds his ballot during the presidential election in Algiers April 17, 2014. REUTERS/Zohra Bensemra
Algeria's President Abdelaziz Bouteflika (seated) holds his ballot during the presidential election in Algiers April 17, 2014. REUTERS/Zohra Bensemra

The Movement of Society for Peace (MSP) – an opposition party in Algeria, has expressed frustration over pro-former Algerian president Abdelaziz Bouteflika parties calling for a referendum on amending the constitution.

Minister of Communication Ammar Belhimer, for his part, convened with official media to discuss the promotion plan for the constitution draft that will be submitted to a referendum in weeks.

Abdul Razzaq Muqri, the Head of the MSP, criticized Sunday pro-Bouteflika parties expressing support to Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune, saying that the quota system in the parliament has disrupted political work.

in addition, he noted that the figures and loyalists of Bouteflika were returning to the political scene in the country.

Muqri was hinting at a meeting that was held by a leader from the Democratic National Alliance and attended by several activists who were urging Bouteflika to run for a fifth candidacy. During the meeting, the constitution bill was discussed in addition to the promotion plan and the mobilization of university students, women, and farmers.

Notably, the Assembly was led by former Prime Minister Ahmed Ouyahia who was sentenced 15 years in prison for corruption. A month ago, Tayeb Zitouni who showed support to Tebboune’s policies became in charge.

In a related context, the Minister of Communication met on Saturday directors of the government newspapers to provide them with a thorough explanation of the key axes of the constitution amendment bill.

Belhimer affirmed that the ministry’s role in publicity was restricted to providing logistics.



Israel Says Missile Launched by Yemen's Houthis 'Most Likely' Intercepted

Armed Houthi supporters pass paintings depicting portraits of Iranian generals and nuclear scientists who were killed in Israeli airstrikes, in Sanaa, Yemen, 27 June 2025. EPA/YAHYA ARHAB
Armed Houthi supporters pass paintings depicting portraits of Iranian generals and nuclear scientists who were killed in Israeli airstrikes, in Sanaa, Yemen, 27 June 2025. EPA/YAHYA ARHAB
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Israel Says Missile Launched by Yemen's Houthis 'Most Likely' Intercepted

Armed Houthi supporters pass paintings depicting portraits of Iranian generals and nuclear scientists who were killed in Israeli airstrikes, in Sanaa, Yemen, 27 June 2025. EPA/YAHYA ARHAB
Armed Houthi supporters pass paintings depicting portraits of Iranian generals and nuclear scientists who were killed in Israeli airstrikes, in Sanaa, Yemen, 27 June 2025. EPA/YAHYA ARHAB

The Israeli army said on Saturday that a missile fired from Yemen towards Israeli territory had been "most likely successfully intercepted,” while Yemen's Houthi militias claimed responsibility for the launch.

Israel has threatened Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis - which have been attacking Israel in what they say is solidarity with Gaza - with a naval and air blockade if their attacks on Israel persist.

The Houthi military spokesperson, Yahya Saree, said the group was responsible for Saturday's attack, adding that it fired a missile towards the southern Israeli city of Beersheba.

Since the start of Israel's war in Gaza in October 2023, the Houthis, who control most of Yemen, have been firing at Israel and at shipping in the Red Sea, disrupting global trade.

Most of the dozens of missiles and drones they have launched have been intercepted or fallen short. Israel has carried out a series of retaliatory strikes.