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Live blog update| Algeria Vote
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Algerian state TV showing long lines of voters, no mention of protests

MEE journalist Massinissa Benlakehal reports: Algeria's state run TV, locally known as ENTV, is broadcasting images of long lines of people waiting their turn to cast their vote in polling offices. ENTV's coverage is focusing on people who express their satisfaction with the election process and does not mention the clashes and protests that occured earlier today in the Saharidj and Mechdellah localities and other parts the country.