Algeria protests: Students rally against President Bouteflika

Thousands of students join protests in Algeria at the president’s decision to seek a fifth term.

Thousands of students in Algeria have joined protests against President Abdelaziz Bouteflika‘s bid to extend his 20-year rule.

Bouteflika is seeking a fifth term in office, despite years of ill health.

Al Jazeera’s Alexi O’Brien reports.