location: Saharidj
notes: Algeria has witnessed a series of riots across the country after the Budget Law 2017, which includes tax hikes and austerity measures, entered into force. A call for a three-day strike starting from Sunday was largely followed in some regions, including Bejaia, 280 km in the east of the capital Algiers. Some angry youngsters on Monday took to the streets, looted some stores, burned out public properties and clashed with anti-riot forces in Bejaia. Clashes between youngsters and security forces, however, were reported on Wednesday, as several protesters were arrested pending trial. Other towns involved in the riots were Sidi Aich, Taskriout, Tichy, Akbou, El Akseur, Souk El Tenine, Saharidji.
target_text: location: Saharidj, fatalities: 0