Karim Tabbou

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As of July 2026: Repeatedly arrested; says political space is shrinking

Algeria's July 2 parliamentary vote ended with a provisional turnout of 20.79%, the lowest figure since independence in 1962. That breaks the 23% recorded in 2021, which was already the worst on record. ANIE acting chairman Karim Khelfane authorized a one-hour extension, keeping polling stations open until 20:00 across all 69 provinces. It was not enough.

Updated Jul 5