a mass protest against the president has been under arrest across the country since president abdullah aziz announced his bid to run for a fifth term in office the demonstrations are the biggest and he government protests since the arab spring eight years ago. it was the biggest turnout so far after a week of nationwide protests the demonstration in algiers started peacefully as thousands took to the streets after friday prayers. five by beautifully could they chanted and peace peace. large crowds also counted in other cities. the protesters oppose president abdullah has eased flicker standing for a fifth term in elections next month they say he is no longer fit to lead under fed up with his iron fisted rule the. it's simple we just want a change for our country we want a better idea under the model twenty years are enough here that it we the people were here was protesting that it would be good if we want change and freedom. later in the day violence flared police used tear gas and food with protesters near the presidential palace one elderly man reportedly died after being caught up in a