algeriannce's population, there is also concern. >> the situation in algeria is serious bebecause theystem s corrupt. he does not fulfill the conditions to stand. of speaking.le he is currently receiving medical care in switzerland and has made no comment on the protests. a government, while recognizing the right to protest, warned against threatening the country's stability. >> i am not trying to scare e te people, no. i am not trying to take advantage of the past, but we should recall that, in syria, it also began with roses. >> state media only started covering the protests on tuesday after journalists complained they were being prevented from doing so. on those days, police took a dozen journalists in custody for several hours before releasing them. >> let's get some analysis on the events in algeria with our national -- international affairs editor. we heard in that report from the prime minister making a reference to the civil war in syria, effectively warning algerians of they could face something hararsh in response to the protests. what do you make of whatat he hd to s say? >