Hundreds of Algerians protested in front of parliament on Sunday against a proposed energy law that they say the caretaker government has no right to pass.
Algerians protest against proposed energy law [Morning Call]
The new law is aimed at attracting foreign investors to help Algeria strengthen its energy output, but would maintain a 49% limit on foreign ownership if passed into law by parliament.
So why is there a row over the law?
We’ll discuss this in a moment but first let’s take a look at the protests and the clash with riot police yesterday.