Algeria Constitution Council head resigns amid protests

By Abdul Razak bin Abdullah

ALGIERS (AA) – Tayeb Belaiz, head of Algeria’s Constitutional Council, announced his resignation on Tuesday amid continued demonstrations demanding the departure of all government officials affiliated with former President Abdelaziz Bouteflika.

“Belaiz has tendered his resignation to the head of state, Abdelkader Bensalah,” read a statement issued by the Constitutional Council and cited by Algeria’s state-run news agency.

Bouteflika, who had ruled Algeria since 1999, stepped down early this month following weeks of popular protest against his rule.

Parliamentary Speaker Abdelkader Bensalah is currently serving as head of state for a 90-day transitional period.