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Algerian lawmakers pass controversial petroleum lawF

Posted On 14 November 2019

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After signaling their opposition to almost all the laws that the Bedoui government submitted, the lawmakers of of the National Assembly adopted on Thursday, 14 November 14, by a majority vote the so-called Hydrocarbons Law. The law, presented by the Bedoui government as “a way to save the oil sector in Algeria,” has been heavily criticized by the opposition and protesters in recent weeks due to the major concessions given to foreign companies. An important protest was held on 13 October in front of the assembly building, during the presentation of the law. The passing of the law is expected to further galvanize the anti-regime Hirak movement.

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