The deadline to register for Algeria’s controversial presidential election has passed without a single candidate putting themselves forward.
This, reports say could raise the possibility of a delay to the July 4 poll, already opposed by protesters.
The protesters have rejected the legitimacy of any vote held under authorities; they say are tarnished by corruption under ousted leader Abdelaziz Bouteflika.
Several media outlets however reported that retired military officer Benzahia Lakhdar, of Bouteflika’s National Liberation Front, has put himself forward. The deadline for registration passed at midnight.
